A pair of early 19th century Channel Islands silver Old English pattern basting spoons

A pair of early 19th century Channel Islands silver Old English pattern basting spoons,

by Jacques Quesnel, Jersey circa 1800, the terminals engraved with a crest and initials, length 27.4cm, approx. weight 5.5oz. (2)

The shield is that for Poullet/Powlett. Sir Hugh Poulett was Governor of Jersey from 1550 until succeeded in 1571 by his brother Sir Amiss, who was Governor until 1588. His descendant was created Earl Poulett in 1627. The title became extinct in 1973.