Silver & Objects of Vertu - 2nd May 2024
Lot 1518
A pair of Elizabeth I silver-gilt Lion Sejant spoons,
Estimate £3,000 - £4,000 | Hammer £3528
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Description
A pair of Elizabeth I silver-gilt Lion Sejant spoons,
by William Cawdell, London 1598,
later gilded, the reverse of the fig-shaped bowl with old collection labels, tapering faceted stems, the lion finials each supporting a shield, length 17.2cm, approx. total weight 2.7oz. (2)
Provenance: A Private Collection.