Silver - 21st July 2010

Lot 600

A late 16th century German silver spoon

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £900

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Description

A late 16th century German silver spoon, unmarked, circa 1587, fig-shaped bowl, the reverse with engraved foliate decoration and with two crests, and inscribed 'H.M' 'V.D.T.C' and 'V.H', the short handle with a shield terminal, dated '1587', length 11.2cm, approx. weight 1oz.