Set of Eight Silver Seal Top Spoons, 1965

1940 - 1960

Sold by William Rand Antiques

Description

A set of eight silver seal top spoons, replicas of an original 1595 spoon. This set of eight, fully hallmarked London 1965, presented in fitted velvet and silk lined case with information card which reads: The seal-top spoon. A much favoured type in Tudor and early Stuart times. The lobed moulding of the Seal-head is supported by a baluster of acanthus leaves.

While the silver spoon can claim descent from Roman and Anglo Saxon times, it is doubtful whether it was much used in England before the 13th century.

In Medieval times, the possession of even one Silver Spoon conferred distinction on its owner. It was treasured as a talisman, recorded in inventories snd bequeathed in wills.

“Seal-tops” of the character conveyed by these reproductions, are found in Spoons in favour during the reign of Elizabeth. They continued to be made, with modifications, during the Commonwealth period and the early years of the Restoration.

These spoons are in superb condition, apparently unused. They weigh a combined 110 grams.

Physical Dimensions

Height

1cm (0.39")

Width

1cm (0.39")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

William Rand Antiques has dated this piece to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA761639

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Description

A set of eight silver seal top spoons, replicas of an original 1595 spoon.

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This set of eight, fully hallmarked London 1965, presented in fitted velvet and silk lined case with information card which reads: The seal-top spoon.

William Rand Antiques

A much favoured type in Tudor and early Stuart times. The lobed moulding of the Seal-head is supported by a baluster of acanthus leaves.

fig 1. Set of Eight Silver Seal Top Spoons, 1965

While the silver spoon can claim descent from Roman and Anglo Saxon times, it is doubtful whether it was much used in England before the 13th century.

In Medieval times, the possession of even one Silver Spoon conferred distinction on its owner. It was treasured as a talisman, recorded in inventories snd bequeathed in wills.

fig 2. Set of Eight Silver Seal Top Spoons, 1965

“Seal-tops” of the character conveyed by these reproductions, are found in Spoons in favour during the reign of Elizabeth. They continued to be made, with modifications, during the Commonwealth period and the early years of the Restoration.

These spoons are in superb condition, apparently unused. They weigh a combined 110 grams.

Physical Dimensions

Height

1cm (0.39")

Width

1cm (0.39")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated this piece to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref