c1770-1786 Set 7 Irish Sterling Silver Feathered Edge Spoons by Michael Keating silver links inlaid with stone The tongs are 5 1/2

The tongs are 5 1/2 inches long

with the folds in the material skillfully and realistically rendered

Each fork measures 7 5/8 inches long and the combined weight of the set is 512 grams or 18 ounces

The ruby is a real

Each spoon measures 5 1/4 inches long and the combined weight of the set is 182 grams or 6

c1770-1786 Set 7 Irish Sterling Silver Feathered Edge Spoons by Michael Keating silver links inlaid with stone The tongs are 5 1/2Presented is a great set of 7 Irish sterling silver spoons. These spoons were made by Michael Keating and date to circa 1770 1786. The spoons are beautifully hand engraved with a feathered design around the edges of the handles, with a scroll enclosed cartouche on the tips. Each spoon has a crest of a hand holding an axe beneath a crown. The spoons are a little larger than typical teaspoon size, so great for use as place, dessert, or oval soup spoons.