£580
A George I West Country silver Basting Spoon, with makers mark only at base of stem for Zacariah Williams (Exeter c.1720) see Jackson 'English Goldsmiths and their Makers', 2nd edition, page 342, Hanoverian pattern, the bowl reverse with rat-tail, the reverse of handle terminal with engraved initials 'D over H.S', 14in (35.5cm) long, approx weight 6.47ozt.
Provenance: from The Charles C Brian Collection. Mr Charles Brian was a born in Plymouth in 1916; he trained as a solicitor and joined his family law practice, C G Brian & Sons. He had a great love of Plymouth and Devon, and amassed a collection of Exeter and Plymouth silver. His particular interest was his collection of early West Country spoons.
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