Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu - 25th April 2018

Lot 849

An early 17th century silver and mother-of-pearl hoof-end spice spoon

Estimate £600 - £800

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Description

An early 17th century silver and mother-of-pearl hoof-end spice spoon,

unmarked, circa 1620-40,

the mount with engraved decoration, length 11.4cm.

Provenance: Sotheby's, London, Fine Silver and Vertu, 29 November 2005, lot 91.

Christie's London, 9 July 1986, lot 102.