M. FORD CREECH ANTIQUES & FINE ARTS
CHARLES II LACE-BACK TREFID SPOON
Thomas Issod, London, c1678
(T.Z
above a pellet and below a crown)
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The oval bowl with a molded rattail attachment surrounded by engraved
scrolling foliage,
which extends up the flat shaft with an engraved and molded lace-top trefid terminal,
further engraving at the bowl juncture
Note:
TZ - Thomas Issod - TZ crowned,
see London Silver Spoonmakers, 1500-1697, Tim Kent, p. 50, #61,
for a discussion of the mark. Lace-back spoons by Thomas Issod have
sold for up to ?3750.
Lace-back trefids are much rarer than plain trefids – the earliest of the
modern form.
The earliest trefid recorded is in 1662, becoming more common in the 1670’s,
and were made only
until c1700.
Condition: a quite handsome spoon with excellent definition to the engraving
and chasing; tiny loss to
trefid lobes on one side;
date letter and lion passant soft; pricked terminal initials obliterated
or removed
1.4 oz.
7 1/2” Long
SOLD
#5787
Please Inquire
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Also See :
Charles II Silver Lace-Back Trefid Spoon
Edward Hulse, London 1681
Pair Charles II Silver Lace Front & Back Trefid Spoons
Robert King, London, 1678
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