Silver - Day One - 25th January 2011

Lot 97

An early 17th century silver bodkin

Estimate £180 - £220 | Hammer £300

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Description

An early 17th century silver bodkin, maker's mark of MH conjoined, possibly for Martin Hewett, circa 1620, shaped tapering from, with a slot and eye, and a small 'cup' spatula, engraved foliate decoration, scratch initialled 'W.T', length 14.2cm, approx. weight 0.5oz. Purchased from Phillips, London 25 January 1991.