Silver - Day One - 25th January 2011

Lot 99

An early 17th century silver bodkin

Estimate £250 - £300 | Hammer £400

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Description

An early 17th century silver bodkin, maker's mark of I.M, tapering form, with double slots and a 'cup' spatula, engraved geometric decoration, prick dot initialled 'E.S', length 14.8cm, approx. weight 0.4oz. Purchased from Phillips, 21 April 1995.