James I sterling silver seal-top spoon of good form. Traces of
gilding are still visible on the finial. The V joint used by London spoonmakers
to attach the finial to the stem can be seen clearly on the front. The
hallmarks are good and the bowl of the spoon is well shaped.
Condition :-Excellent condition with good
marks and a good colour
Hallmarked :- London 1620
.
Size :- 6.05 inches long
(15.37cm)
Weight :- 0.9 ozt (27.8 g)
Edward Hole (usually spelt Holles in the Court
Books) was born in Castle Cary, Somerset. However, he was a London silversmith
and was one of the most prolific spoonmakers of all.