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Antique Early Metalware Single 15thc Latten "Wrythen" Knop Spoon. English C1480-c1500.
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Antique Early Metalware Single 15thc Latten "Wrythen" Knop Spoon. English C1480-c1500.

16th century
Sold 27 March 2025 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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A fine example of a late 15thc latten "wrythen" knop single spoon....it is in very good condition for its age and has the typical "fig" shape to the bowl that you find on English spoons of this period...it has gained an excellent natural patination and would be a very fine addition to any collection of early spoons....provenance of the John Douglas collection,....John was a former chairman of the Antique Metalware Society and was a very knowledgeable gentleman, with a good eye for quality pieces, who I had the great pleasure of knowing ....

English. C1480-C1500

Physical Dimensions
Height
11.4cm (4.49")
Width
3.8cm (1.50")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Fifteenth Century Latten Spoon to the 16th Century.

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SA1129141
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8233
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A fine example of a late 15thc latten "wrythen" knop single spoon....
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it is in very good condition for its age and has the typical "fig" shape to the bowl that you find on English spoons of this period.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

..it has gained an excellent natural patination and would be a very fine addition to any collection of early spoons....provenance of the John Douglas collection,....John was a former chairman of the Antique Metalware Society and was a very knowledgeable gentleman, with a good eye for quality pieces, who I had the great pleasure of knowing ....

English. C1480-C1500

Height
11.4cm (4.49")
Width
3.8cm (1.50")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Fifteenth Century Latten Spoon to the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1129141
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8233
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 isolated fifteenth-century latten wrythen knop spoon featuring a fig-shaped bowl and a twisted terminal on a plain background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An isolated fifteenth-century latten wrythen knop spoon featuring a fig-shaped bowl and a twisted terminal on a plain background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Early Metalware Single 15thc Latten "Wrythen" Knop Spoon. English C1480-c1500.

Archive II An isolated fifteenth-century latten wrythen knop spoon featuring a fig-shaped bowl and a twisted terminal on a plain background. View II
Archive III An isolated fifteenth-century latten wrythen knop spoon featuring a fig-shaped bowl and a twisted terminal on a plain background. View III
Archive IV An isolated fifteenth-century latten wrythen knop spoon featuring a fig-shaped bowl and a twisted terminal on a plain background. View IV
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An isolated fifteenth-century latten wrythen knop spoon featuring a fig-shaped bowl and a twisted terminal on a plain background.
Antique Early Metalware Single 15thc Latten "Wrythen" Knop Spoon. English C1480-C1500.
Ref: SA1129141
An isolated fifteenth-century latten wrythen knop spoon featuring a fig-shaped bowl and a twisted terminal on a plain background.
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  • ObjectAntique Cutlery
  • Period16th century
  • StyleMedieval / Late Gothic
  • MaterialLatten, Brass, Copper Alloy
  • ColourPatinated Brass
  • MotifsWrythen knop terminal, Fig-shaped bowl, Cast hexagonal stem
  • SizeH 11.4 cm (4 in) x W 3.8 cm (1 in)

FAQs

A latten wrythen knop spoon is an eating utensil fashioned from latten, a copper alloy resembling brass, featuring a twisted or fluted decorative terminal knob. These items date primarily from the medieval and late medieval periods in England, specifically the fifteenth century.

Medieval spoons of this type were typically cast using latten, a durable alloy of copper, zinc, and small amounts of other metals. The manufacturing process involved casting the bowl and stem in moulds before hand-finishing and detailing the terminal knop.

Authentication involves examining the casting marks, metal composition, patination, and wear patterns consistent with medieval metallurgy. Genuine examples exhibit period-specific typology in the shape of the fig-shaped bowl and the execution of the knop terminal.

Such historic artefacts are typically displayed within specialised collector cabinets, shadow boxes, or on dedicated display stands to highlight their historical significance as miniature sculptures. They add a layer of antiquity and academic interest to curated interiors.

Preservation requires maintaining stable temperature and relative humidity levels to prevent active corrosion or verdigris formation. Cleaning should be avoided or limited to dust removal with a soft brush to preserve the historical patina.
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