Silver - 26th October 2011

Lot 1035

A mid 17th century West Country silver-gilt Apostle spoon

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £1400

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Description

A mid 17th century West Country silver-gilt Apostle spoon, maker's mark CR once to bowl and once to the reverse of stem, also marked with a mark of a goblet with four pellets, Taunton area, circa 1650, the Apostle with prick-dot initials to the nimbus, length 18.5cm, approx. weight 1.7oz. For marks see: Jackson's, Ian Pickford edition, The Antique Collectors' Club, 2002 edition, page 324.