{"product_id":"1880s-william-hall-silver-serving-spoon-english-hallmarked","title":"1880s William Hall Silver Serving Spoon - English Hallmarked","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an intriguing Victorian serving spoon by William Hall from 1880s England, and it's got a story to tell. The hallmarks show a Lion Passant (the English sterling silver mark) partially overstamped with \"MP\" (Matched Plate), which suggests this piece has an interesting history - possibly originally sterling silver that was later plated, or part of a matched set where silver and plate were combined. Either way, it's a genuine piece of Victorian cutlery with authentic English hallmarks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you're getting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker: William Hall\u003c\/strong\u003e - English silversmith from the Victorian era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarked:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lion Passant visible (sterling silver mark) with MP overstamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1880s origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 140 years of dining history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 grams:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightweight and functional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic patina:\u003c\/strong\u003e Age-appropriate wear and character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe mixed hallmarks make this piece a bit of a mystery - the Lion Passant indicates sterling silver, but the MP overstamp suggests matched plating. This was sometimes done in the Victorian era when replacing or matching pieces in a set. Regardless of the exact composition, it's a genuine antique with proper English hallmarks and real history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMaker: William Hall, England\u003cbr\u003e\nPeriod: Circa 1880s\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 95 grams\u003cbr\u003e\nMarks: Lion Passant with MP overstamp\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Vintage with age-appropriate wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA genuine piece of Victorian silversmithing with an interesting backstory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison de L'oro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53022386356567,"sku":null,"price":12.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/4388\/5911\/files\/20260125-171822.jpg?v=1770423411","url":"https:\/\/maisondeloro.com\/products\/1880s-william-hall-silver-serving-spoon-english-hallmarked","provider":"Maison de L'oro ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}