Silver, Vertu, Coins & Medals - 19th January 2016

Lot 5

A Charles II West Country silver Lace-back Trefid spoon

Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £2600

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Description

A Charles II West Country silver Lace-back Trefid spoon,

by Thomas Dare II, Taunton circa 1680,

the reverse of the oval bowl and terminal with scroll decoration, the reverse of the terminal prick dot initialled 'W.S' over 'W.S' over '1680', length 20cm, approx. weight 1.7oz.

For maker's mark see Kent, T., West Country Silver Spoons and Their Makers, 1550-1750, J.H. Bourdon-Smith Limited, 1992, page 84, figure M.38.