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A Charles II tentatively ascribed West Country seal-top spoon
with a large Salisbury 'A' type gilt seal, pricked "I.H E.D 1666" and later initialled on the stem, makers mark once in the bowl and thrice on the back of the stem W.L. in shield* possibly by William Lewis of Wincanton, circa 1666 - 18.5cm long, 1.75oz, (repaired)
Literature:
*Kent, West Country Spoons and their Makers, in which it is noted this mark may relate to William Lewis.
See Illustration
with a large Salisbury 'A' type gilt seal, pricked "I.H E.D 1666" and later initialled on the stem, makers mark once in the bowl and thrice on the back of the stem W.L. in shield* possibly by William Lewis of Wincanton, circa 1666 - 18.5cm long, 1.75oz, (repaired)
Literature:
*Kent, West Country Spoons and their Makers, in which it is noted this mark may relate to William Lewis.
See Illustration