Lot Essay
Although formerly ascribed to Lincoln, the fleur-de-lys mark is recorded on spoons made in a number of East Anglian towns
Details
A CHARLES I PROVINCIAL SILVER SEAL TOP SPOON
struck with maker's mark a fleur-de-lys four times only, circa 1635
With foliate chased and and partly fluted parcel gilt finial, the nimbus pricked with initials WL and dated 1635, marked in bowl and on reverse of stem - 6¾in. (17.5cm.) long
1oz. (41grs.)
struck with maker's mark a fleur-de-lys four times only, circa 1635
With foliate chased and and partly fluted parcel gilt finial, the nimbus pricked with initials WL and dated 1635, marked in bowl and on reverse of stem - 6¾in. (17.5cm.) long
1oz. (41grs.)
Provenance
W. S. Fred Elson, invoice dated December 1943, #10. 10s