Fine Silver - 25th October 2017

Lot 869

An Elizabeth I silver Seal-top spoon

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £1700

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Description

An Elizabeth I silver Seal-top spoon,

maker's mark of C or G enclosing an S, London 1588,

fig-shaped bowl, tapering faceted stem, the finial with traces of gilding and scratch initialled 'E.W', length 16.2cm, approx. weight 1.3oz.

Provenance: purchased from Barrington and Barrington, 55 Castlegate, Newark, 27 July 2002.