13th Nov, 2021 9:30 GMT/BST

Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 2003
 

2003

A Charles II Provincial Silver Puritan Spoon, by Rowland Kirby, York, circa 1670, with plain tapering handle, the back of the bowl engraved with initials, 19cm long, 1oz 11dwt, 49gr

Rowland Kirkby is recorded as being free in 1669 (H Murray, Directory of York Goldsmiths, Silversmiths and Associated Craftsmen, York, 1998, p. 85). Murray further notes that 'six silver boats bought from him by Edward Malt on behalf of Major John Wallis'. These were bought, along with items from other silversmiths including Thomas Mangy on behalf of the Wardens of the London Goldsmiths' Company in 1671.Little else is mentioned about him and he would seem to have only been working until 1680.

Sold for £3,800
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000


 

Marked on back of stem with maker's mark only. There is some wear to the makers mark, though it is still legible. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is most noticeable as a slight loss/thinning to the edge of the bowl on one side. There are some minor bruises in the bowl.

 


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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 13th Nov, 2021

Fine Jewellery, Watches and Silver Sales are held three times a year, coinciding with the Fine Sales. They offer the top tier of consignments, focusing on important diamonds, fine period and designer jewellery, the most desirable vintage and modern luxury watches by top makers and fine pieces of period silver.

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