An Elizabeth I Sterling Silver Seal Top Spoon  1

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A mark that has engendered a lot of discussion over the years. It seems likely that the mark was first used by Nicholas Bartholomew in 1551, later becoming a workshop punch that was used by apprentices of Bartholomew.

It seems likely that it was next used by Thomas Benbowe, as he was apprenticed to Bartholomew in 1578/9 and would have been made free about eight years later.

Many spoons between 1589 - 1609 have been recorded with this mark, so the most likely candidate is Thomas Benbowe.

a Crescent Enclosing a Mullet

Rare Antique Silver Elizabeth I Seal Top Spoon made in 1589

A rare Elizabeth I sterling silver seal top spoon with a facetted stem and fig-shaped bowl. The finial has a disc terminal, with contemporary prick dot...

A rare Elizabeth I sterling silver seal top spoon with a facetted stem and fig-shaped bowl. The finial has a disc terminal, with contemporary prick dot engraving.

Date	1589
Made By	a Crescent Enclosing a Mullet
Location	London
Stock Number	FA238x33

Rare Antique Silver Elizabeth I Seal Top Spoon made in 1589

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