JAMES II Set of 2 Small Silver Gilt Chased Trefid Forks and Spoons. London circa 1685.

JAMES II Set of 2 Small Silver Gilt Chased Trefid Forks and Spoons. London circa 1685.

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Very attractive set of 2 JAMES II small silver gilt chased trefid forks and 2 matching trefid spoons.

Markers mark only (mark on one spoon barely visible): J.C. (attributed by Kent to John Clifton). London circa 1685.



The spoons and forks are chased both on the front and the back with scrolling acanthus leaves.

The two spoons have a rat tail on the reverse of the bowl surrounded by flame decoration.

These charming spoons and forks were probably used for eating sweetmeat.



Length: 4.5 inches

Weight: 1.2 troy ounces the four.

Year

c 1685

Medium

Silver - Gilt

Country

London

Condition

Excellent apart from one small nick on the external tine of one of the forks.

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