spoon, seal-top
attributed to: William Lovejoy (English, b.circa 1592, d.circa 1638); formerly attributed to: William Cawdell (English, b.1560, d.1625);
1619
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Object Detail
Description
spoon with a seal-top finial
Maker and role
attributed to: William Lovejoy (English, b.circa 1592, d.circa 1638)
formerly attributed to: William Cawdell (English, b.1560, d.1625)
formerly attributed to: William Cawdell (English, b.1560, d.1625)
Production place
London, England
Production date
1619
1593
1593
Media description
sterling silver
Measurements
length 168 x 48 x 12 mm
Inscriptions
The date letter is badly rubbed but may be that of 1619. There is some confirmation of this period as the leopard’s head is consistent with this date, but not 1593.
Credit line
bequest of Mr. Clive Hele (Roger) Brookes, Melbourne, 2021, in memory of his parents Sir Wilfred Deakin Brookes, CBE, DSO, AE and Mrs. Betty (née Heal) Brookes
Project credit line
This digital record has been made available on TJC Collection Online through a significant donation from the OPENING DOORS fund, the generous support of The Friends of The Johnston Collection, and Digitisation Champion Christine Bell and a specified fund established from the Estate of Mr. Clive Hele (Roger) Brookes.
Accession number
A1545
TJC reference number
6272