A charming and unusual William IV sterling silver medicine spoon, made by the respected London silversmith William Bateman II and fully hallmarked for London, 1834. The spoon has a distinctive raised, curved loop handle, designed to make administering medicine easier. Its unusual form makes it an interesting example of early 19th-century English medical and domestic silver. The hallmarks are clearly struck and include the WB maker’s mark for William Bateman II, London assay marks, sterling silver lion passant, date letter for 1834, and the William IV duty mark. Details: * Maker: William Bateman II * Assay office: London * Date: 1834 * Period: William IV * Material: Sterling silver (925) * Weight: 14 g * Overall length: approximately 8 cm * Bowl width: approximately 3 cm * Maximum height of curved handle: approximately 2.5 cm The spoon is in good antique condition, particularly considering its age of almost 200 years. It displays expected surface scratches, small marks, wear and patination consistent with age and historical use. The unusual curved handle remains intact. Please study the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description and show the condition, construction and hallmarks in detail. An attractive and highly collectable piece of William IV medical silver, combining an unusual purpose-made form with the desirable Bateman name and clearly identifiable London hallmarks.