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Rare late Commonwealth Period silver Puritan spoon maker TA London c1655

October 4, 2022

Rare late Commonwealth Period silver Puritan spoon maker TA London c1655
Rare late Commonwealth Period silver Puritan spoon maker TA London c1655
Rare late Commonwealth Period silver Puritan spoon maker TA London c1655
Rare late Commonwealth Period silver Puritan spoon maker TA London c1655
Rare late Commonwealth Period silver Puritan spoon maker TA London c1655
Rare late Commonwealth Period silver Puritan spoon maker TA London c1655
Rare late Commonwealth Period silver Puritan spoon maker TA London c1655
Rare late Commonwealth Period silver Puritan spoon maker TA London c1655
Rare late Commonwealth Period silver Puritan spoon maker TA London c1655
Rare late Commonwealth Period silver Puritan spoon maker TA London c1655
Rare late Commonwealth Period silver Puritan spoon maker TA London c1655
Rare late Commonwealth Period silver Puritan spoon maker TA London c1655

Rare late Commonwealth Period silver Puritan spoon maker TA London c1655
A fine late Commonwealth period silver Puritan spoon in the simple elegant style of the period. The Puritans did not approve of unnecessary ornamentation and this is reflected in the plain design and functionality of this rare survivor, which historically belongs between the earlier Seal Top and Apostle spoons, which had hexagonal stems, and the trefid spoons with their flat stems and oval bowls which came over with the Royal Court from France at the time of the Restoration. Owing to the short duration of their popularity and the scarcity of silver at this period in English history due to the demands of the war, Puritan spoons are very rare and sought after. The Spoon has the initials’RM’ engraved on the back of the stem, together with the London town mark, struck twice, and a maker’s mark TA above a mullet and two pellets, which is recorded on page 124 of Jackson’s’Silver and Gold Marks’. The date mark is worn away, and was in all probability poorly struck originally; you can see where it was on the upper stem, but only a small indent remains. There is a lovely crisp London Town mark in the bowl. This is a particularly pleasing and tactile spoon, smaller than some examples, in super collector’s condition, with no damage or repair and having a good colour. TA London 1655 – 1660. I have many stunning pieces of collector’s silver in my shop, please look at my other items. I aim only to list antique silver items that are without damage, repair, alteration or undue wear. My silver pieces are ideal as special gifts, for collectors, for investors, or for resale by dealers. I provide clear descriptions and photos. The silver is photographed in flat natural light, but silver is so reflective that black spots from the camera and other reflections are sometimes unavoidable. Please check the dimensions of the object carefully as apparent size can be deceptive. Bank details provided on request. Sizes, weights etc are all approximate. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Cutlery”. The seller is “carlyonsilver” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Antique: Yes
  • Featured Refinements: London early silver spoon
  • Composition: Solid Silver
  • Product: Spoons
  • Style: Puritan
  • Age: Pre-1800
  • Material: Solid Silver
  • Brand: Commonwealth
  • Pattern: Puritan

Rare late Commonwealth Period silver Puritan spoon maker TA London c1655