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LOT 593
Sold for (Inc. bp): £15,730
MEDIEVAL SILVER-GILT 'DIAMOND POINT' SPOON
HALLMARKED FOR 1574 AD
5 3/4" (28 grams, 15 cm).
HALLMARKED FOR 1574 AD
5 3/4" (28 grams, 15 cm).
A cast silver spoon with broad scoop bowl, piriform in profile with hexagonal-section shaft terminating in a 'diamond point' knop; traces of gilding to the shaft, 'crowned lion' mark in bowl for London assay; date letter gothic 'r' for 1574 and indistinct maker's mark below.
PROVENANCE:
From an old Dorset collection.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
