Silver, Vertu, Coins & Medals - 19th & 20th July - 19th July 2016

Lot 496

An early 17th century silver bodkin

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £280

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Description

An early 17th century silver bodkin,

maker's mark of G over W, circa 1620,

flattened tapering hexagonal form, engraved decoration, with an eye and slot, and a small 'cup' spatula, scratch initialled 'EB', length 14cm, approx. weight 0.4oz.