Silver & Objects of Vertu - Day 1 - 31st October 2023

Lot 1841

An Elizabeth I silver Lion Sejant spoon,

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £2772

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Description

An Elizabeth I silver Lion Sejant spoon,
maker's mark of a bird's claw, London 1561,
the reverse of the fig-shaped bowl with an old collection label, faceted stem, the underside later inscribed and dated 'G.R 1640', the finial with traces of gilding, length 16.8cm, approx. weight 1.2oz.

Provenance: A Private Collection.