- 488
London, England, Second half of the 14th century
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Diamond Point Spoon
- Syrian leopard's head only
- silver
- length: 15,3cm., 6 1/8 in.; weight: 24gr., 16dwt.
Provenance
Found by the 1982 consignor while repairing the thatched roof of a medieval farm house in Devon;
Philips & Sons, & Neale, London, 22 January 1982, lot 181;
Sotheby's, London, 11 November 1993, lot 207
Philips & Sons, & Neale, London, 22 January 1982, lot 181;
Sotheby's, London, 11 November 1993, lot 207
Exhibited
Exeter Museum, 1979-1981
Condition
Very clear mark, very slight corrosion to edge of spoon bowl considering its provenance, nice patina a very pleasing object.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Diamond-point spoons appeared in the 13th century and are so-called for the faceted shape of their finials.
The earliest London mark on silver was introduced in 1300 when the leopard's head was first used. The use of date letters did not begin however until 1478. The mark of the Syrian leopard's head was coined by Commander and Mrs How who ascribed it to the second half of the 14th century. For further information, see Commander G.E.P How and J.P. How, English and Scottish Silver Spoons, Mediaeval to Late Stuart and Pre-Elizabethan Hall-marks on English Plate, London, 1952, Volume I, chapter I, section IV, plate 10-13.
The earliest London mark on silver was introduced in 1300 when the leopard's head was first used. The use of date letters did not begin however until 1478. The mark of the Syrian leopard's head was coined by Commander and Mrs How who ascribed it to the second half of the 14th century. For further information, see Commander G.E.P How and J.P. How, English and Scottish Silver Spoons, Mediaeval to Late Stuart and Pre-Elizabethan Hall-marks on English Plate, London, 1952, Volume I, chapter I, section IV, plate 10-13.