How of Edinburgh - 30th October 2007

Lot 103

A William III spoon

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £460

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Description

A William III spoon, pricked 'GD' over 'AP' over '1700', the bowl engraved a minute '22', maker John Avery, with retailer's mark of Bernard Sparke, Exeter, c.1700, 7.45in (18.9cm). For illustrations of this spoon see Kent, T.A, West country spoons and their makers, pp.156 and 157