Lot Essay
For a similar spoon with a handle carved a crowned lion, described as Italian, dating from 17th century, see Owen Evan-Thomas, Domestic Utensils of Wood, London, 1992, pl. 60, fig. M.
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LATE 17TH CENTURY
Details
A TREEN FOLDING SPOON
LATE 17TH CENTURY
The finial carved with the figure of a Cardinal or Pope carrying a crozier and bible
6¼ in. (16 cm.) high
LATE 17TH CENTURY
The finial carved with the figure of a Cardinal or Pope carrying a crozier and bible
6¼ in. (16 cm.) high
Provenance
With Alistair Sampson, London, June 2000.
Special notice
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