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Antique Metalware 17thc Latten Slip-top Single Spoon. English C1620-25
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Antique Metalware 17thc Latten Slip-top Single Spoon. English C1620-25

17th century
Sold 21 September 2024 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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A fine example of an early 17thc latten slip-top single spoon.... (latten is made up of copper, tin, zinc and lead, giving it characteristics of both brass and bronze) ...it has the makers mark in the top of the bowl stamped "RTM" and has the traditional English "fig" shaped bowl beneath a tapering faceted stem....very typical shape for this period......in very good condition for its age and domestic use.

English. C1620-25

Physical Dimensions
Height
17.8cm (7.01")
Width
5.1cm (2.01")
Depth
0.9cm (0.35")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Seventeenth Century Latten Spoon to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1091757
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8109
Dealers Notes

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Description
A fine example of an early 17thc latten slip-top single spoon....
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(latten is made up of copper, tin, zinc and lead, giving it characteristics of both brass and bronze).
Mark Seabrook Antiques

...it has the makers mark in the top of the bowl stamped "RTM" and has the traditional English "fig" shaped bowl beneath a tapering faceted stem....very typical shape for this period......in very good condition for its age and domestic use.

English. C1620-25

Height
17.8cm (7.01")
Width
5.1cm (2.01")
Depth
0.9cm (0.35")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Seventeenth Century Latten Spoon to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1091757
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8109
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

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A close-up studio photograph of an antique latten slip-top spoon against a plain white background, showing its dark patinated surface and straight handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A close-up studio photograph of an antique latten slip-top spoon against a plain white background, showing its dark patinated surface and straight handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Metalware 17thc Latten Slip-top Single Spoon. English C1620-25

Archive II A close-up studio photograph of an antique latten slip-top spoon against a plain white background, showing its dark patinated surface and straight handle. View II
Archive III A close-up studio photograph of an antique latten slip-top spoon against a plain white background, showing its dark patinated surface and straight handle. View III
Archive IV A close-up studio photograph of an antique latten slip-top spoon against a plain white background, showing its dark patinated surface and straight handle. View IV
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Mark Seabrook Antiques

Mark Seabrook Antiques
Telephone 07770 721931
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Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wwwmarkseabrookcom
Verified Since Apr 2020
Items For Sale 37
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A close-up studio photograph of an antique latten slip-top spoon against a plain white background, showing its dark patinated surface and straight handle.
Antique Metalware 17thc Latten Slip-Top Single Spoon. English C1620-25
Ref: SA1091757
A close-up studio photograph of an antique latten slip-top spoon against a plain white background, showing its dark patinated surface and straight handle.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period17th century
  • StyleJacobean
  • MaterialLatten
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSlip-top handle, Fig-shaped bowl, Casting seam
  • SizeH 17.8 cm (7 in) x W 5.1 cm (2 in) x D 0.9 cm (0 in)

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A slip-top spoon features a straight, multi-faceted handle that is cut off diagonally at the end, a style popular in England during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Latten is a traditional copper alloy similar to brass, widely used for domestic implements before the widespread adoption of modern white metals.

These utensils were typically cast from latten, a durable yellow-coloured metal alloy composed primarily of copper, zinc, and small amounts of other metals. The alloy was melted and poured into bipartite moulds before being hand-finished.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct casting marks, correct alloy composition, and appropriate wear patterns consistent with age. Examination of the handle shape, bowl proportions, and surface patina helps determine the period of manufacture.

Such historic artifacts are typically displayed mounted on stands, within specialised display cabinets, or framed in shadow boxes to highlight their sculptural qualities and rich metallic surface texture.

Preservation requires a stable indoor climate with low humidity to prevent active corrosion or verdigris formation. Objects should be handled with clean cotton gloves, kept away from direct sunlight, and cleaned only with dry, soft microfiber cloths without chemical polishes.
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