A Charles I silver seal-top spoon by Edward Hole, London 162...

Hammer

£1,300

A Charles I silver seal-top spoon by Edward Hole, London 1626, fig-shaped bowl with tapered stem, the seal top engraved with a phoenix crest, traces of gilding to bowl, stem and seal, 16.8cm long, weight 1.49ozt

Provenance: Ruyton Hall, Shropshire

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Bowl: Good order. Some denting to the reverse of the bowl. Heavy wear to the gilding, particularly on the reverse. Light pitting, moderate scratching and general wear to front and reverse. No splitting or signs of repair. Crown leopard mark lightly worn, but is clear.

Handle: Good order. Very heavy wear to the gilding on the handle. Moderate pitting, heavy scratching, particularly to the facet edges on the spoon (see pictures). Very slight signs of bending to the handle. Wear to hallmarks, but they are clear and legible.

Terminal: Fair order. There is a moderate amount of wear to the detailing, some pitting and moderate scratching and wear. Very heavy wear to the gilding. Engraved crest to the seal is crisp and clear.