Silver - Day One - 25th January 2011

Lot 36

An early 17th century silver bodkin

Estimate £180 - £220 | Hammer £170

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Description

An early 17th century silver bodkin, maker's mark of R in reverse, circa 1610, tapering form, with a slot and circular eye, circular spatular terminal, with a little engraving and prick dot initialled 'SL', length 12.3cm, approx. weight 0.3oz. Purchased from Shredds, 6 October 1981.