Lot 436
A selection of four various spoons, to include a silver "cut" Trefid spoon with rat-tail and...
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Lot 436
A selection of four various spoons, to include a silver "cut" Trefid spoon with rat-tail and...
Lot 436
Lot Description
A selection of four various spoons, to include a silver "cut" Trefid spoon with rat-tail and laceback, circa 1690, hallmarks present as a lion passant mark and maker's mark TT with a star within a shield-shape cartouche only. Together with a Fiddle pattern sifter/salt spoon, a salt spoon with entwined snake handle, and an Arts and Crafts style spoon. Gross weight 1.56 ozt (48.6 grams). (4).
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The lot displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. The ''cut'' trefid spoon has been cut to the stem and bent, with a small hole to the end. There are two small splits to the stem where the lion passant hallmark is. The bowl appears worn. There is wear and loss of definition to the laceback design on the reverse of the bowl. There are numerous small dents scratches and black marks. The fiddle pattern bowl is worn, chip to bowl tip, piercing and engraving appears crude. The snake handle spoon has been poorly repaired with soft solder, the bowl is dented, general discolouration and scratches. The Arts and Crafts style spoon has been repaired and has bends to the handle. The two condiment spoons and Arts & Crafts style spoon are white metal and unmarked.
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