A lead/bronze skillet
the handle cast with the maker's name Iohn Fathers (rubbed), the body cast in relief with triad initials I.W.M., and to the opposite side with the date 1677, the body also with fine linear geometric markings, English, 17th century, the bowl -- 8¾in. (22.3cm) diam, length overall -- 19½in. (49.5cm)
Lot Essay
John Fathers, founder, of Montacute, Nr Yeovil, Somerset, fl.1660-1749.