£720
A George I West Country silver Basting Spoon, hallmarked Exeter, 1725, makers mark 'IB' in circular punch, possibly John Burdon, the bowl reverse with plain rat tail, the handle reverse crested and with a '2' below, 14½in (37cm) long, 6.2ozt.
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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