James II Silver Trefid Spoon Alexander Reid Edinburgh 1687

Description

Heading : James II silver trefid spoon – initialled
Date : Hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1687 for Alexander Reid – also bears the mark of James Borthwick the assay officer.
Period : James II
Origin : Edinburgh, Scotland
Decoration : Trefid spoon – initialled AH ES to handle.
Size :  19.8cm x 4.5cm
Condition : Typical wear and knocks to the bowl commensurate with age and use.
Restoration : None
Weight : 44 grams

Sold at Christies on the 14th of December 1999 (lot 138 Early Silver Spoons sale).