Description
A scarce 1545-50 English London seal top sterling silver spoon. This spoon has all the classic characteristics. Hand hammered fig form bowl & a clear 1545-50 London crowned leopard in the bowl. Octagonal handle & a sand cast urn form seal top terminal. There are traces of gilt still remaining on the urn. Spoon is engraved with an 'x' on the seal top. Some patina across the spoon including some surface scratching, pits, & other very small battle scars. Overall, condition is impeccable & remarkable. The gauge of the spoon is moderate gauge construction & the condition is probably owed to this. (Reference: History of English Plate, C.J. Jackson Figs. 637/8, 1911) Weight: 34 grams Length: 6." (172mm) Check out some of my other sterling silver here 1545-50 Henry Viii English Sterling Silver Seal-Top Spoon Of London
