{"id":22871,"date":"2026-11-04T19:52:10","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T08:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themccorrycollection.com\/m\/shop\/?post_type=product&#038;p=22871"},"modified":"2026-11-04T19:52:11","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T08:52:11","slug":"w-johnson-son-sterling-silver-thistle-spoon-1973-202","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/themccorrycollection.com\/m\/shop\/product\/w-johnson-son-sterling-silver-thistle-spoon-1973-202\/","title":{"rendered":"W Johnson &#038; Son Sterling Silver Thistle Spoon \u2013 Birmingham 1973"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A vintage sterling silver spoon by W Johnson &amp; Son Ltd, hallmarked in Birmingham in 1973. The decorative handle features a sculptural thistle terminal, scrollwork, a central flower and a line of raised bead decoration leading to the oval bowl.<\/p>\n<p>The reverse bears the W.J &amp; S sponsor\u2019s mark, Birmingham anchor, lion passant sterling standard mark and Y date mark for 1973.<\/p>\n<p>Type: Small decorative spoon \/ coffee spoon<br \/>\nMaker: W Johnson &amp; Son Ltd<br \/>\nMaterial: Sterling silver, 925 standard<br \/>\nHallmarking: Birmingham, 1973<br \/>\nDecoration: Thistle terminal, floral detail and beaded stem<br \/>\nDimensions: Approximately 10.5 cm \u00d7 2.7 cm \u00d7 1.2 cm<br \/>\nWeight: Approximately 10 g<br \/>\nQuantity: One spoon<\/p>\n<p>In great condition, with light surface wear and tarnish consistent with age and use. The thistle terminal is complete. Please examine the photographs as part of the description.<\/p>\n<p>The W.J &amp; S mark is recorded for W Johnson &amp; Son Ltd, including examples from 1956\u20131974. This spoon brings a traditional thistle motif to a small piece of twentieth-century silver, making it suitable for a decorative spoon collection or a gift for someone who enjoys silver tableware.<\/p>\n<p>Australia-wide postage is included in the price. International buyers, please contact us for an insured shipping quote. Any applicable import duties and taxes are the buyer\u2019s responsibility.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/themccorrycollection.com\/m\/shop\/product-category\/tmc-emporium\/silver\/sterling-silver\/\">Browse more <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Sterling Silver available from TMC Emporium.<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/themccorrycollection.com\/m\/shop\/silver-collecting-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more in our<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> Silver Collecting Guide: Sterling, 800 Silver &amp; Hallmarks.<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>About TMC Emporium<\/p>\n<p>TMC Emporium is part of The McCorry Collection, alongside TMC Art. 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