Antique Early Metalware 17thc Latten Slip Top Spoon With Makers Mark.
Code: MS 8167
Dimensions:
W: 1.8" (4.6 cm)H: 6" (15.2 cm)D: 0.2" (0.5 cm)
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A fine example of an early 17thc latten slip-top single spoon.... (latten is made up of copper, tin, zinc and lead, giving it characteristics of both brass and bronze) ...it has a faded maker's mark in the top of the bowl and the traditional english "fig" shaped bowl beneath a slightly tapering stem....very typical shape for this period and in very good condition for its age and domestic use.
English. C1620-25
