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Antique Early Metalware 17thc Latten Slip Top Spoon with Makers Mark. English C1620-25.
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Antique Early Metalware 17thc Latten Slip Top Spoon with Makers Mark. English C1620-25.

17th century
Sold 17 November 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 a faded maker's mark in the top of the bowl and the traditional English "fig" shaped bowl beneath a slightly tapering stem....very typical shape for this period and in very good condition for its age and domestic use.

English. C1620-25

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.2cm (5.98")
Width
4.4cm (1.73")
Depth
0.6cm (0.24")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1106612
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8188
Dealers Notes

Payment can be made by Bank Transfer , all you will need are my Bank Details, which I will send you or off line by Credit / Debit card ,..... e-mail or telephone your card details (long card number, expiry date and three security digits on the reverse of the card) through to me and I will do the rest .

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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 a faded maker's mark in the top of the bowl and the traditional English "fig" shaped bowl beneath a slightly tapering stem....very typical shape for this period and in very good condition for its age and domestic use.

English. C1620-25

Height
15.2cm (5.98")
Width
4.4cm (1.73")
Depth
0.6cm (0.24")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1106612
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8188
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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An antique 17th-century latten slip top spoon with a patinated brass surface and a straight faceted stem. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique 17th-century latten slip top spoon with a patinated brass surface and a straight faceted stem. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Early Metalware 17thc Latten Slip Top Spoon with Makers Mark. English C1620-25.

Archive II An antique 17th-century latten slip top spoon with a patinated brass surface and a straight faceted stem. View II
Archive III An antique 17th-century latten slip top spoon with a patinated brass surface and a straight faceted stem. View III
Archive IV An antique 17th-century latten slip top spoon with a patinated brass surface and a straight faceted stem. View IV
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Telephone 07770 721931
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Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Verified Since Apr 2020
Items For Sale 37
Items Sold 1,054
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An antique 17th-century latten slip top spoon with a patinated brass surface and a straight faceted stem.
Antique Early Metalware 17thc Latten Slip Top Spoon With Makers Mark. English C1620-25.
Ref: SA1106612
An antique 17th-century latten slip top spoon with a patinated brass surface and a straight faceted stem.
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  • ObjectCutlery
  • Period17th century
  • Style17th Century
  • MaterialLatten, Brass, Copper Alloy
  • ColourPatinated Brass
  • MotifsSlip top terminal, Hexagonal stem, Fig-shaped bowl, Maker mark
  • SizeH 15.2 cm (6 in) x W 4.4 cm (2 in) x D 0.6 cm (0 in)

A slip top spoon features a straight stem cut diagonally at the top end, a design popular in England from the late 16th to the mid-17th centuries. Latten is a traditional copper alloy similar to brass, widely used for domestic utensils before the widespread production of steel and plated cutlery.

These items were typically cast from latten, an alloy primarily composed of copper and zinc, using sand casting or closed mould techniques. The surface was often hand-finished, and makers frequently stamped their personal touchmarks into the metal bowl or stem.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate casting irregularities, natural oxidisation patination consistent with age, and specific handle profiles such as the faceted hexagonal or diamond stem. Examination of the makers mark and wear patterns helps verify the historical period.

Displaying early metalware involves mounting it within a shallow shadow box frame or placing it inside a glass-fronted cabinet to highlight its sculptural form and historical texture. Pairing it with neutral backgrounds allows the rich metallic patina to stand out as a focal point.

Preserve latten objects by maintaining stable indoor humidity and avoiding abrasive metal polishes that can strip the historic patination. Gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth is sufficient to protect the surface from moisture and degradation.
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