Silver - Day One - 25th January 2011

Lot 34

A small 17th century silver bodkin

Estimate £150 - £200 | Hammer £180

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Description

A small 17th century silver bodkin, unmarked, tapering form, with a slot and eye finial, scratch initialled 'H.R.B', engraved decoration, length 6.9cm, plus a late 18th century silver bodkin, unmarked, circa 1795, plain tapering form, with an eye and slot, length 10.5cm, approx. total weight 0.2oz. (2) One was purchased from Shredds, 17 January 1985.