Silver - Day One - 25th January 2011

Lot 38

An early 17th century silver bodkin

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £220

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Description

An early 17th century silver bodkin, unmarked, circa 1620, tapering form, with a slot and eye and a cup spatula, engraved decoration, scratch initialled 'AL', length 14.8cm, approx. weight 0.3oz. Purchased from Phillips, London, 6 November 1981.