Lot 487
An Elizabeth I silver Apostle spoon, the fig shaped bowl with remnants of a date engraving to...
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Lot 487
An Elizabeth I silver Apostle spoon, the fig shaped bowl with remnants of a date engraving to...
Lot 487
Lot Description
An Elizabeth I silver Apostle spoon, the fig shaped bowl with remnants of a date engraving to the reverse, tapering stem to the silver-gilt Apostle terminal. Hallmarked London 1592, the maker's mark of a crescent enclosing a W, similar to that of William Cawdell without the W appearing on its side, see English Goldsmiths and their marks, Jackson, London goldsmith's marks 1592-3. Length measuring 7 inches (18 cm), weight 1.9 ozt (60 grams).
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Some expected rubbing with loss of definition to the Apostle, bowl and details of the spoon. Nimbus appears flattened and worn. Gilding remains to the terminal. 'V' joint just visible to the top of the stem/base of the terminal plinth, with a little pitting to the reverse. Small hairline surface crack on the edge of the bowl. Date engraving to the reverse of the bowl is worn, also evidence of previous labels being attached. Leopards head hallmarks is very rubbed, further hallmarks to the stem, a little rubbed but considering age appear in most clear and legible. The condition stated above is also demonstrated in the 9 additional images available to view online, if you would like any of the images in higher resolution or have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact the department.
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