Lot 141
  • 141

A rare set of four James I silver Apostle spoons, maker's mark IS in monogram (John Saunders), London, 1615

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • silver
  • approximately 17.8-18.5cm., 7-7 1/4 in. long
St. Matthias, St. James the Greater, St. Matthew and St. Jude, the terminals showing traces of gilding, Holy Dove nimbuses, the heels of the bowls engraved with the initials 'O / IT' between three stars

Provenance

UK Private Collection

Condition

Marks and condition reasonably good, surfaces a little bright but nice patination, bowls typically a little worn, with some pitting, rare set of four, nice.
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