14th Nov, 2020 10:00 GMT/BST

Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver - Online auction

 
Lot 2025
 

2025

A Rare Henry VII Parcel-Gilt Silver Apostle-Spoon, Maker's Mark Indistinct, London, 1508, the...

A Rare Henry VII Parcel-Gilt Silver Apostle-Spoon, Maker's Mark Indistinct, London, 1508, the bowl tear-drop shaped and with slightly tapering facetted stem, the gilt terminal cast to depicting a clean shaven St. John, his right hand held up in blessing and his left holding the cup of sorrow, with circular nimbus cast with a star, 18.5cm long, 1oz 13dwt

Provenance:
Anonymous sale [Spink and Son]; Christie's, London, 22 March 1906, lot 131 (£125 to Crichton).
Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 6 March 1991, lot 43 (£4,620).
Previously in the collection of the late Michael Welby.

Sold for £10,000
Estimated at £8,000 - £12,000


 

. The bowl marked with the leopard's head crowned. There is some wear to the leopard's head though it is still legible. The back of the stem marked with date letter 'l' and twice with the maker's mark. The date letter is clear while the maker's marks are indecipherable. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is most noticeable as a softening to the gilding on the finial. The top of the bowl where it connects to the stem is somewhat bright.

 


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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver - Online auction, 14th Nov, 2020

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