Another spoon

Nemesia Spoon by Rodd

This is now number 15 in the series for the Medallion Exhibition begining Wednesday 5 August - with luck. Whew!

Demitasse spoon – Rodd Australia, EPNS ‘A1’ Nemesia pattern

This spoon dates from 1950 - 1970 and is another Rodd favourite of the period. This design ‘Nemesia’ is an identical match to the original and very popular sterling pattern ‘Candlelight’ by Towle. Towle is one of the oldest and most revered silver makers in the USA. The Towle Company (now Lifetime Brands) is a direct descendent of Moulton, the first silver operation set up in New Hampshire in 1637. William Moulton II was the founder and his business thrived through five successive generations. Towle was an apprentice of William Moulton IV the sixth, the last Moulton and in 1857 he handed the business over to Towle. Since the 1880’s Towle has produce dozens of unique silverware patterns. Unmatched in quality and visually appealing they have been imitated by manufacturers around the world. ‘Candlelight’ with its dainty brocade carving down the length of the handle culminating in a flower shape debuted in 1934 to wild popularity. Rival companies were challenged to come up with imitations and Rodd of Melbourne produced this version in the 1950’s until the mid-1970’s. Rebranded ‘Nemesia’ after the popular bedding plant, it fast became one of the company’s best-selling cutlery designs.

The symbol ‘A1’ on silverware is a marking used to indicate the number of ounces of pure silver used in the plating process. Generally speaking, A1 indicated the thickest and best quality of silver plate.

Don't forget the upcoming drawing challenge beginning April 27!

Medallion Exhibition 2020 key dates

Exhibition:  starts on Wed 5^th August until Sunday 23^rd August

Opening Sunday 9^th August 2pm (TBC)