Silver - 30th January 2008

Lot 162

A pair of late 17th century silvergilt spoons with cast scroll stems

Estimate £600 - £700 | Hammer £600

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Description

A pair of late 17th century silvergilt spoons with cast scroll stems, caryatid terminals and a mask at the bowl junction, the backs of the bowls monogrammed below the rattails, maker's mark 'HB' monogram, town marks, unclear possibly Dutch by Bernard van Houte, Middelburg c.1680, 6.4in (16.2cm) long, 2oz. (2)