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LOT 85

Lot 85

Mid-17th Century English Provincial Silver Seal-Top Spoon, c.1640

Mid-17th Century English Provincial Silver Seal-Top Spoon, c.1640
Lot 85 Details
Mid-17th Century English Provincial Silver Seal-Top Spoon, c.1640

length 7.3 in — 18.5 cm
1.5 oz. — 46 grams
maker's mark R in shield, struck thrice on the stem and once in the bowl

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $1,045.50
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Provenance:

S.J. Shrubsole, London, 1976
Robert Gray Collection, Baden-Baden and Toronto

Note:

A similar larger spoon in the Ellis Collection was sold by Sotheby & Co., London, 13th November, 1935, lot 112, then attributed possibly to Rochester (Sir Charles Jackson, p. 448); and subsequently at Bonham's, London, 19th December, 2017, lot 363, unascribed (Jackson's edited by Pickford, p. 518)

CONDITION DETAILS

Pricked with initials and dated 'C.P / 1678 / E.H' on the gilt finial; substantially in good condition; well marked on the shank and inside the bowl

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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