How of Edinburgh - 30th October 2007

Lot 184

Bristol: A Charles I spoon

Estimate £700 - £800 | Hammer £2400

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Description

Bristol: A Charles I spoon, with a squat, ribbed gilt terminal, incised 'A' over 'IV', struck once on the stem with a small star, twice on the stem and once in the bowl, with a 'TG' [monogram] mark probably relating to Thomas Griffiths of Bristol, c.1640, 6.5in (16.5cm). See Kent West Country spoons and their makers pp.95