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Antique Early Metalware Silver 17thc Charles 11 Trefid Spoon by Ng. English C1680-85
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Antique Early Metalware Silver 17thc Charles 11 Trefid Spoon by Ng. English C1680-85

17th century
Sold 25 October 2026 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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A fine quality Charles II silver trefid spoon with makers mark NG stamped four times into the reverse of the handle (See Jackson's Silver & Gold Marks - page 518) it is also engraved with the owners initials C E on the reverse of the terminal....it has a plain rat tail extending down the back of the bowl from the base of the handle for support of the oval bowl....the handle is made of a thick gauge silver....a real quality early spoon in very good condition.

English. C1680-85.

Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Charles II Silver Trefid Spoon to the 17th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09640380
Dealer's Item Date17th Century
Sellingantiques Date17th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 335-355 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 17TH CENTURY:
Trefid terminal with notched lobes: typical pattern of late Stuart spoons.
Ribbed rat tail on the reverse: strengthens the joint before drops were used.
Prick-dot initials on the terminal: standard period ownership engraving.
Even flat wear to the bowl tip: decades of use against dining dishes.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17.8cm (7.01")
Width
4.1cm (1.61")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234340
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8592
Dealers Notes

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Please quote the Internal Reference Number to identify the item you are enquiring about....thank you.

Description
A fine quality Charles II silver trefid spoon with makers mark NG stamped four times into the reverse of the handle (See Jackson's Silver & Gold Marks - page 518) it is also engraved with the owners initials C E on the reverse of the terminal....
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it has a plain rat tail extending down the back of the bowl from the base of the handle for support of the oval bowl.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

...the handle is made of a thick gauge silver....a real quality early spoon in very good condition.

English. C1680-85.

Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Charles II Silver Trefid Spoon to the 17th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09640380
Dealer's Item Date17th Century
Sellingantiques dating17th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 335-355 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 17th Century:
Trefid terminal with notched lobes: typical pattern of late Stuart spoons.
Ribbed rat tail on the reverse: strengthens the joint before drops were used.
Prick-dot initials on the terminal: standard period ownership engraving.
Even flat wear to the bowl tip: decades of use against dining dishes.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
17.8cm (7.01")
Width
4.1cm (1.61")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234340
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8592
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 17th-century English sterling silver trefid spoon with a lobed terminal handle and an oval bowl displayed on a clear stand. SOLD25 OCT 26
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Archive I A 17th-century English sterling silver trefid spoon with a lobed terminal handle and an oval bowl displayed on a clear stand. SOLD25 OCT 26

Antique Early Metalware Silver 17thc Charles 11 Trefid Spoon by Ng. English C1680-85

Archive II A 17th-century English sterling silver trefid spoon with a lobed terminal handle and an oval bowl displayed on a clear stand. View II
Archive III A 17th-century English sterling silver trefid spoon with a lobed terminal handle and an oval bowl displayed on a clear stand. View III
Archive IV A 17th-century English sterling silver trefid spoon with a lobed terminal handle and an oval bowl displayed on a clear stand. View IV
Archive V A 17th-century English sterling silver trefid spoon with a lobed terminal handle and an oval bowl displayed on a clear stand. View V
Archive VI A 17th-century English sterling silver trefid spoon with a lobed terminal handle and an oval bowl displayed on a clear stand. View VI
Archive VII A 17th-century English sterling silver trefid spoon with a lobed terminal handle and an oval bowl displayed on a clear stand. View VII
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A 17th-century English sterling silver trefid spoon with a lobed terminal handle and an oval bowl displayed on a clear stand.
Antique Early Metalware Silver 17thc Charles 11 Trefid Spoon By NG. English C1680-85
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A 17th-century English sterling silver trefid spoon with a lobed terminal handle and an oval bowl displayed on a clear stand.
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  • ObjectFlatware
  • Period17th century
  • StyleRestoration
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsTrefid terminal, Oval bowl, Flat handle
  • SizeH 17.8 cm (7 in) x W 4.1 cm (2 in)

This Charles II period trefid spoon dates from the late seventeenth century, specifically between 1680 and 1685. Made in England from thick gauge sterling silver, the piece has a bright silver finish and a traditional flat handle design with a lobed trefid terminal at the top. The smooth oval bowl connects to the handle via a plain rat tail extension on the reverse, while the front surface of the handle shows minor surface marks, small dark spots, and light wear consistent with early domestic metalware. The maker's mark NG is stamped four times into the reverse of the handle, accompanied by owners' initials engraved on the terminal. The spoon measures 17.8 cm high and 4.1 cm wide. It functions as a historic flatware collectible suited for display on a sideboard top in a traditional dining room or living space within an English country house setting.

A Charles II trefid spoon is a style of flatware produced during the Restoration period, recognised by its flat handle ending in a three-lobed or notched terminal and a broad oval bowl.

Flatware from this period was primarily hand-hammered from sterling silver, marked with contemporary hallmarks denoting the maker, city, and silver purity standard.

Authentic pieces feature specific hallmark placement, hand-hammered construction irregularities, characteristic oval bowl shapes, and appropriate surface wear matching late 17th-century techniques.

Early silver flatware is often displayed in framed shadow boxes, arranged inside glazed cabinet displays, or styled as decorative accents on dining sideboards.

Clean gently with a soft cloth and specialized silver polish, avoiding abrasive cleaners or harsh chemicals to preserve natural surface oxidation and historical patina.
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