Silver, Early Spoons & Collectors' Items - 25th April 2006

Lot 242

A Charles I tentatively ascribed West COuntry apostle spoon

Estimate £1,200 - £1,500 | Hammer £2400

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Description

A Charles I tentatively ascribed West COuntry apostle spoon, the gilt figure of St Matthew, with a Sacred dove nimbus, the back of the bowl pricked 'M H' over 'L' over '1667', makers mark only, struck once in the bowl H P [conjoined] possibly by either Henry Punchard of Dartmouth or Henry Powning of Exeter, 1640-50, 7.25in (18.5cm), 1.6oz.