An Edward VI silver Baluster Knop spoon

An Edward VI silver Baluster Knop spoon,

by Nicholas Batholomew, London 1550,

fig-shaped bowl, faceted tapering stem, baluster knop finial with traces of gilding, length 15.6cm, approx. weight 1oz.

Provenance: The Choice Series of Rare Medieval and London Spoons formerly in the Collection of the late H.D.Ellis, Esq, Sotheby's London, 30 May 1935, lot 1, hammer £205.