Lot Essay
The bodkin was an essential tool in 17th and 18th century fashion, being used to thread the cord through the eyelet holes which held clothing together.
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MAKER'S MARK RUBBED ?L, LAST HALF 17TH CENTURY
Details
A 17TH CENTURY SILVER BODKIN
MAKER'S MARK RUBBED ?L, LAST HALF 17TH CENTURY
Of typical form, engraved with line motifs and with an ear scoop terminal - 5½in. (14.1cm.) long
MAKER'S MARK RUBBED ?L, LAST HALF 17TH CENTURY
Of typical form, engraved with line motifs and with an ear scoop terminal - 5½in. (14.1cm.) long
Provenance
Discovered in Hougham, Kent and disclaimed by the Cultural Property Unit of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.