Silver - Day One - 25th January 2011

Lot 94

An early 17th silver bodkin

Estimate £180 - £220 | Hammer £250

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Description

An early 17th silver bodkin, unmarked circa 1629, tapering form, with an eye and slot, with an unusual finial, engraved decoration, prick dot initials 'M.H', length 14.1cm, approx. weight 0.2oz. Purchased from Mary Cooke, 6 November 1983.