A James I Silver Seal-Top Spoon, Maker's Mark WF,...
A James I Silver Seal-Top Spoon, Maker's Mark WF, Probably for William Frend, London, 1620, the baluster terminal cast with foliage and prick engraved with initials 'V' over 'WS', the bowl later engraved with initials 'B' over 'I*E', 16cm long, 1oz 3dwt, 36gr
. Marked in bowl with leopards head. The handle marked with date letter, lion passant and maker's mark WF (see Jackson page 103). There is some minor wear to the marks but they are overall clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the decoration on the terminal and to the edge of the bowl. The surface is somewhat bright.
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A James I Silver Seal-Top Spoon, Maker's Mark WF, Probably for William Frend, London, 1620, the baluster terminal cast with foliage and prick engraved with initials 'V' over 'WS', the bowl later engraved with initials 'B' over 'I*E', 16cm long, 1oz 3dwt, 36gr
. Marked in bowl with leopards head. The handle marked with date letter, lion passant and maker's mark WF (see Jackson page 103). There is some minor wear to the marks but they are overall clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the decoration on the terminal and to the edge of the bowl. The surface is somewhat bright.
