Lot 130
  • 130

ROBERT WADE, TAUNTON | Apostle Spoon, St. Bartholomew

Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description

  • Apostle Spoon, St. Bartholomew
  • maker's mark RW stamped thrice to the stem and once to the bowl, circa 1635
  • silver-gilt, rear of bowl prick-engraved with flowers above initials W.P over A.G over 1657
  • length: 18.4cm., 7 1/4 in.; weight: 56gr., 1oz. 16dwt.
  • active mid-17th century

Provenance

Christie's London, The Paterson Collection, 10 November 1998, lot 75

Condition

Marks clear to bowl and stem. Bowl a little thin and sharp. Finial quite worn, nimbus worn smooth, although gilding not bad. Otherwise good condition with wear commensurate with age.
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