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A Rare Pair of Silver 'Lincoln Imp' Salt Spoons
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A Rare Pair of Silver 'Lincoln Imp' Salt Spoons

1900 - 1920
Description

A diminutive and rare pair of silver salt spoons from the Birmingham Assay Office. These interesting examples have terminals featuring the figure of the Lincoln Imp. The Lincoln Imp is a feature in the roof of Lincoln Cathedral and was said to have been turned to stone by an Angel, for mischievous behaviour during the construction of the Cathedral. Legend has it, that he moves around the roof making it difficult for visitors to spot him. The spoons have a shell bowl, barley twist shank and are delightful both as collector's pieces and for practical use. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £8.00 UK

£16.00 Worldwide

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or losses.

Date :- Birmingham 1911.

Maker :- Thomas Edward Holden .

Height :- 6.5 cms.

Width :- 1.5 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.

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SA623873
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ACA977
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Description
A diminutive and rare pair of silver salt spoons from the Birmingham Assay Office. These interesting examples have terminals featuring the figure of the Lincoln Imp.
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The Lincoln Imp is a feature in the roof of Lincoln Cathedral and was said to have been turned to stone by an Angel, for mischievous behaviour during the construction of the Cathedral.
Andrew Cox Antiques

Legend has it, that he moves around the roof making it difficult for visitors to spot him. The spoons have a shell bowl, barley twist shank and are delightful both as collector's pieces and for practical use. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £8.00 UK

£16.00 Worldwide

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or losses.

Date :- Birmingham 1911.

Maker :- Thomas Edward Holden .

Height :- 6.5 cms.

Width :- 1.5 cms.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA623873
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA977
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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