Spoon - Pewter - Charles Yardley, London
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Description from the seller
Rare 17th-Century Tin Spoon - Charles Yardley, London c. 1630
Unique and historic collectible: An authentic early 17th-century tin spoon (Puritan spoon) with a characteristic rounded bowl and hexagonal shaft. This lot is of exceptional quality due to the very sharp and rare caster's mark.
Specifications & Features
Maker: Charles Yardley (active ca. 1620–1640)
Origin: London, England (historically traded/found in Western Europe)
Dating: Circa 1625 – 1640 (Early Baroque / Puritan period)
Material: Quality tin
Tinmark / Hallmark: Exceptionally clearly struck mark in the bowl. Shows the crowned shield with the St. George’s cross (London), flanked by the initials C and Y.
Condition: Stunning, authentic condition with a deep, historic patina.
Details: The spoon is upright and the shaft is completely intact. No major restorations or fractures. The metal surface has remained beautifully preserved (see close-up photos for your own impression).
* Length: 17.5 cm
* Bowl width: 5.8 cm
* Height: 2.8 cm
* Weight: 76.10 grams
### Extra information for the buyer. The spoon is packed with extreme care and shock resistance. Shipping takes place via registered and insured post with Track & Trace.
Rare 17th-Century Tin Spoon - Charles Yardley, London c. 1630
Unique and historic collectible: An authentic early 17th-century tin spoon (Puritan spoon) with a characteristic rounded bowl and hexagonal shaft. This lot is of exceptional quality due to the very sharp and rare caster's mark.
Specifications & Features
Maker: Charles Yardley (active ca. 1620–1640)
Origin: London, England (historically traded/found in Western Europe)
Dating: Circa 1625 – 1640 (Early Baroque / Puritan period)
Material: Quality tin
Tinmark / Hallmark: Exceptionally clearly struck mark in the bowl. Shows the crowned shield with the St. George’s cross (London), flanked by the initials C and Y.
Condition: Stunning, authentic condition with a deep, historic patina.
Details: The spoon is upright and the shaft is completely intact. No major restorations or fractures. The metal surface has remained beautifully preserved (see close-up photos for your own impression).
* Length: 17.5 cm
* Bowl width: 5.8 cm
* Height: 2.8 cm
* Weight: 76.10 grams
### Extra information for the buyer. The spoon is packed with extreme care and shock resistance. Shipping takes place via registered and insured post with Track & Trace.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Metal type
Pewter
Specific region of origin
Londen
Over 200 years old
Yes
Title additional information
Charles Yardley, London
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Metal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
17.5 cm
Width
5.8 cm
Depth
2.8 cm
Estimated period
17th century
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