Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu - 26th October 2016

Lot 1208

An early 17th century silver bodkin

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £450

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Description

An early 17th century silver bodkin,

maker's mark of MB, conjoined, circa 1620,

flattened hexagonal tapering form, engraved decoration with berries, with an eye and slot, and a small 'cup' spatula, length 11.2cm, approx. weight 0.1oz.