Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu - 26th October 2016

Lot 1211

A 17th century silver bodkin

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £680

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Description

A 17th century silver bodkin,

maker's mark IM, possibly circa 1650's,

plain flattened hexagonal tapering form, with a slot, and a small 'cup' spatula, scratch initialled 'FB', length 12.7cm, approx. weight 0.2oz.