Rat-tail (Hanoverian), I think with odd reverse bobbly bit

[Frances144]

I would describe these two silver table spoons as Rat-tail (or Hanoverian) - am I correct? (I apologise for my ignorance - this really is not my field)



And how would you describe the detail where the stem joins the bowl?



All help is appreciated. Thank you.

[dognose]

Hi Frances,

The spoon would be described as Hanoverian with a single drop.

See: http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=6532

Although a rat-tail can at times be found along the stem on some patterns of flatware, the term Rat-tail is usually applied to when the feature is found on the back of the bowl.

Trev.

[Frances144]

Thank you, your reply is hugely appreciated.