Silver, Vertu, Coins & Medals - 14th and 15th July - 14th July 2015
Lot 1002
A late-17th century West-Country silver Trefid spoon
Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £500
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Description
A late-17th century West-Country silver Trefid spoon,
by John Peard II, Barnstable circa 1694,
the terminal and reverse of the bowl with a ribbed rat-tail, the reverse of the terminal prick-dot initialled, 'T*B' over 'R*B' '1694', length 20.2cm, approx. weight 1.4oz.
For an illustration of the maker's mark see: Kent, T., West Country Silver Spoons and their Makers, 1550-1750, J.H. Bourdon-Smith Ltd, 1992, page 119.