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LOT 1994
Tudor 'Thames' Pewter Knopped Spoon with Maker's Marks
CIRCA 16TH CENTURY A.D.
6 7/8 in. (64 grams total, 17.5 cm).
The shallow ovoid bowl stamped to the upper face with the letters W W M and a swan over 'NB' within a roundel, collared finial with apex knop. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK.
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Solid D-sectioned hoop with French inscription 'IN BUEN ESPOER' for 'IN GOOD HOPE', to the exterior with flowers to the shoulders and clasped hands on the raised bezel; with a stamped pellet cross and TC in crown maker's mark to the interior. 8.14 grams, 22.84 mm overall, 17.35 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)
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Elizabethan Period Ceramic Fire Brick Group
Circa 16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £140
Each slightly differently sized and displaying designs in relief including heraldic shields, fleurs, a crowned lozenge and other worn motifs. 9 kg total, 12.7-14 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
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Post Medieval and Later Pottery Group
Circa 16th-17th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Comprising glazed and unglazed vessels and fragments, including tripod vessels, chamber pots, tankards and others, including a pot with handle and polychrome geometric motif around the shoulder. 7.45 kg total, 16 - 25 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
