Rodd was an Australian company specialising in the craft of the silversmith. The company built up a long, distinguished reputation with particular emphasis on the production of finely crafted Silverware, Silver plate and hybrid Silver plate/Stainless Steel wares in later years. Not just cutlery either, in their early days, Rodd was very well known for some of the brooch designs they produced.
Over the years the company structure changed and their primary 'Grosvenor' period began in the 1960's with the new company structure of Mytton Rodd (Australia). By this time, Grosvenor was very well known for their Silverware 'canteens' (wooden cases with complete cutlery sets) which were often received as wedding presents by couples.
While we do not usually offer items on other people's behalf, an extended family member has asked us to see if 'someone' may like some replacements for their own "Rodd" or "Grosvenor" cutlery set - we are not offering a complete cutlery set (or the canteen wooden box!) but each piece of cutlery will be advertised separately so that anyone who is interested has the greatest flexibility in choosing the item(s) they may desire ...
If this is not the piece you may be hunting for, HERE is a link to help you find the other Rodd/Grosvenor cutlery we currently have.
MYTTON RODD (Australia) - Desert Spoon (1)
Brand name: Rodd
Tradename: Rodd Heirloom
Pattern: The name of this pattern is unknown, we have looked at hundreds of designs and cannot find this pattern identified with a name. As we have a few different patterns of Rodd & Grosvenor cutlery, we have called this pattern #4
The pattern consists of a single line flowing around the edge of the cutlery, both sides. At the base is a graphic design which just curves around the base, although this curve on the underside resembles something like a heart shape. At the spoon bowl end of the handle (both sides) the line just curves around the desert spoon handle with a central 'dot'.
Please view the photographs where I have tried to show what this pattern looks like
This cutlery was made during the 1960's period, before the tradename Grosvenor was being used
Finish: ALL Silver plate, both the spoon bowl and the handle
Identification markings or stamps: RODD HEIRLOOM (rear of handle area only, stamped)
DIMENSIONS - WEIGHT:
Total length: 18cm (7 1/4")
45g weight
DESIGN: Very simple, no nonsense elegant pattern with no abrupt straight edges or corners, very 'smooth rounded' design. Well balanced spoon that feels comfortable in the hand.
CONDITION:
As we do with most of our chinaware's, let's give this Rodd ware a personalised rating for condition and appearance
DTNS RATING: 9/10 (Dang! That's Nice Silverware!)
This description equally covers all of the desert spoons we currently have ...
CLEAN
NO severe scratches, although I can see some very light 'scuff' marks on the inside bowl, handle and underside of the spoon bowls. None of are any major concern and certainly there is no damage to the plating!
NO bending!
NO Oxidisation observed
Yes, these desert spoons are in very nice condition with only very light useage marks on the spoon through normal infrequent use, afterall you don't usually have the 'Silverware' out on the dinner table every day.
Every piece has been cleaned safely. Silver can be a real pain, it needs a polish up from time to time due to the Silver reacting with the air and this shows up as a slight Yellowish look which then progresses to a Brown and finally a dark Black/Grey colour. Fortunately it is not difficult to properly clean Silverware (or plated Silverware) without risking your health (through the use of commercial chemicals such as Silvo) or damage to the item.
How? (I hear you ask, mouth wide open with tongue dropping to one side ...)
Get an Aluminium tray, often sold for use at BBQ's. Place your Silverware inside the tray along with Bicarb of Soda (readily available at the supermarket - Baking Soda) and add some warm/hot water. The 'trick' here is that as much of the Silverplated item should be in contact with the Aluminium dish, sometimes we have even wrapped the item in Al-foil to help the process along. The oxidisation marks will rapidly disappear (around 10 minutes should do the trick) and rub up lightly with a nice soft cloth. Job done, your Silver will now have that "brand new mirror-like finish" - nice and easy while being safe to handle and eat with!
If you take a look at one of the photographs, you can see how the some of the Silverware appeared BEFORE they were cleaned (our friends used these very infrequently) - that's oxidisation for you!
Now that this description is complete, these spoons have been cleaned and photographs taken and I have now placed each individual desert spoon into a sealed clear plastic packet to maintain the 'cleanliness' for as long as possible and prevent incidental scratching while these wait for a new home ...
