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For further information on George Kemp, 1st Baron Rochdale, (1866-1945) see lot 436 and for further information on lion sejant spoons see lot 444.
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EXETER, CIRCA 1570
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THE ROCHDALE LION SEJANT
AN ELIZABETH I SILVER-GILT LION SEJANT SPOON
EXETER, CIRCA 1570
The finial cast as a lion sejant resting on a stepped plinth, the back of the bowl prick engraved with initials 'AB' within foliage, marked in bowl with town mark
7 in. (17.8 cm.) long
1 oz. 10 dwt. (48 gr.)
AN ELIZABETH I SILVER-GILT LION SEJANT SPOON
EXETER, CIRCA 1570
The finial cast as a lion sejant resting on a stepped plinth, the back of the bowl prick engraved with initials 'AB' within foliage, marked in bowl with town mark
7 in. (17.8 cm.) long
1 oz. 10 dwt. (48 gr.)
Provenance
George Kemp, 1st Baron Rochdale, (1866-1945) and by descent to his son
John Kemp, 2nd Baron and later 1st Viscount Rochdale (1906-1993).
Silver and Gilt Collected by the 1st Lord Rochdale; West Wycombe Park, Sotheby's House sale, 23 June 1998, lot 495.
John Kemp, 2nd Baron and later 1st Viscount Rochdale (1906-1993).
Silver and Gilt Collected by the 1st Lord Rochdale; West Wycombe Park, Sotheby's House sale, 23 June 1998, lot 495.
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