Silver, Gold & Objects of Vertu - Day One - 21st October 2025
Lot 399
A James I West Country silver-gilt Barnstaple Decorated Seal-top spoon,
Estimate £2,500 - £3,000 | Hammer £3175
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Description
A James I West Country silver-gilt Barnstaple Decorated Seal-top spoon,
probably by John Quick, Barnstaple circa 1620,
fig-shaped bowl with engraved decoration, to the reverse of the bowl prick-dot initials 'GC', the faceted tapering stem with engraved decoration and engraved 'Prays God Ever', the seal-top prick-dot initialled 'MB' with scroll decoration, length 17.8cm, approx. weight 1.5oz.