Set of six sterling silver spoons crafted by Joseph G. Judah & Co., a Canadian silversmith active in Toronto from 1842-1857. Each spoon is hallmarked with J.G.J. & Co., a beaver in a shield, and "SILVER". The hallmark including "& Co." was used after Judah's death in 1858. The spoons measure approximately 5 5/8 inches in length. One spoon has a dent in the bowl. Each spoon is monogrammed E.P.H. The total weight of the set is 98 grams. The spoons are of a classic English fiddle design with turned handle tips. The maker's mark is J.G.J & CO against a rectangular background, with a beaver in a crest indicating 92.5% silver content. Joseph G. Judah was a Jewish silversmith instrumental in establishing Toronto's Jewish community, including the purchase of its first cemetery. Circa 1860.
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Silver condiment spoon hallmarked with the rare Toronto maker's mark of Joseph G. Judah. Established in Canada in 1838, the business became Joseph G. Judah & Company after his death in 1857. This hallmark dates to the late 1840s. The spoon measures 4 inches in length. Judah was a successful silversmith, businessman, and prominent member of Upper Canada's early Jewish community. He played a founding role in establishing the Jewish Congregation of Toronto in 1856. Biographical information is available online and at Canada's national archives.