How of Edinburgh - 30th October 2007

Lot 162

Exeter: A pair of Elizabeth I spoons

Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £1800

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Description

Exeter: A pair of Elizabeth I spoons, with small squat seats, with traces of gilding, struck once in the bowls, with the maker's mark IAVE (conjoined) and on the stems IAVERY for John Avery, c.1600, varying lengths, 5.75 and 5.9in (14.2 and 15cm). (2). Ex Marquis of Breadalbane collection with stamped facsimile signature