20th Feb, 2025 9:30
Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver
An Elizabethan Spoon; with parcel gilt lion sejant terminal. The gilt finial cast as a lion sejant resting on a stepped plinth; the fig-shaped bowl prick engraved to reverse with initials 'IK'. London 1588 by William Cawdell. 17.3 cm length, 38.5 grams
This collection of 19 early seal top and apostle spoons have been consigned from the estate of the late Geraldine Kennedy-Wallace Geraldine and her husband Stephen Wallace. Both highly respected and decorated Canadian chemists, they moved to the UK to pursue their academic careers. Stephen was a polymath, also having a degree in music and a diverse range of interests including being a member of the British Silver Society.
This collection has been carefully curated. The spoons are all in excellent condition and represent the work of some of the best known spoon makers of the time.
Sold for £2,600
Condition Report
The overall condition is very good. The hallmarks are clear and legible. The lion sejant is slightly rubbed, and there is a small nick to one edge of the bowl. There are superficial surface scratches and blemishes consistent with age and wear.
An Elizabethan Spoon; with parcel gilt lion sejant terminal. The gilt finial cast as a lion sejant resting on a stepped plinth; the fig-shaped bowl prick engraved to reverse with initials 'IK'. London 1588 by William Cawdell. 17.3 cm length, 38.5 grams
Provenance
This collection of 19 early seal top and apostle spoons have been consigned from the estate of the late Geraldine Kennedy-Wallace Geraldine and her husband Stephen Wallace. Both highly respected and decorated Canadian chemists, they moved to the UK to pursue their academic careers. Stephen was a polymath, also having a degree in music and a diverse range of interests including being a member of the British Silver Society.
This collection has been carefully curated. The spoons are all in excellent condition and represent the work of some of the best known spoon makers of the time.
