Fine Mappin and Webb sterling silver hallmarked reproduction of a Charles hotsell II Trefid or lace back spoon: christening spoon (hallmarked 1975)

hotsell Fine Mappin and Webb sterling silver hallmarked reproduction of a Charles II Trefid or lace back spoon. Dating from the post Commonwealth period, circa 1660, the Trefid spoon appears in many different forms, but always has a flat stem and the diagnostic terminal where the stem is divided into three sections. In the period between 1660 and 1700, when the Trefid was superseded by the dog-nose spoon, a multitude of variations occurred.

The most sought after are the lace-backs and flame-backs, generally dating from the years around the 1680's. The lace-backs have intricate chasing to the reverse of the bowl, and occasionally to the front stem terminal.

Box: a couple of wear marks (minor) and stain as shown in final photograph.
Spoon: minor wear marks consistent with age.

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