Kolar Gold Field Volunteers Teaspoon, Hallmarked Birmingham 1908, Elkington & Co

Kolar Gold Field Volunteers commemorative teaspoon, hallmarked at Birmingham in 1908 and manufactured by Elkington & Co, one of the foremost English silversmithing firms of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This finely crafted silver teaspoon features a decorative handle incorporating regimental motifs referencing the Kolar Gold Field Volunteers, with a shaped bowl typical of Edwardian silverware.

The Kolar Gold Fields, located in Kolar Gold Fields, were a major centre of gold mining under British colonial administration. Volunteer units such as the Kolar Gold Field Volunteers were raised for local defence and support roles, reflecting the wider structure of colonial auxiliary forces. Commemorative and presentation items such as this teaspoonwere often produced to mark service, membership, or association with such units.

The Birmingham hallmark for 1908 confirms manufacture during the Edwardian period, while the maker’s mark of Elkington & Co ensures high-quality production using established silverworking techniques. Items of this nature combine both military and social history, linking colonial service with domestic craftsmanship in Britain.

Manufactured in sterling silver, this example provides a well-defined representation of early twentieth-century commemorative silverware. Such teaspoons are collected as examples of British colonial memorabilia, military volunteer history, and antique silver by noted makers.

Dimensions
Approx. 118mm length

Condition
Very good overall condition with a well-preserved surface and clear hallmarks. Minor signs of age-related wear may be present, consistent with light use. No significant damage or repairs are evident.