An 18th century oak spoon holder with fret carved cresting and central hanging hole.

This spoon holder will hold 10 spoons. All 10 spoons being sold were acquired with the spoon holder 

An 18th century oak spoon holder with fret carved cresting and central hanging hole

This spoon holder holds 10 spoons. All 10 spoons being sold were acquired with the spoon holder  

Some minor variation in the diameter of the holes retaining the spoons - only to be expected from a handmade item

The spoon holder shelf is attached via 8 nails which are clearly hand wrought with some variation in the size of the nail heads (as illustrated)

A very attractive decorative item 

The photograph showing just 4 spoons illustrates the slight damage on those particular spoons

There is a touch mark on one of the spoons (as illustrated in the last photograph). Though I have consulted the 'Bible' on pewter ware: 'Pewter Marks and Old Pewter Ware' by Christopher A Markham, published in 1909 I am unable to identify the owner of this touch mark but this could well be a slip-top spoon dating to the 17th century

Dimensions:

Maximum height of the spoon holder: 25.5cms

Maximum width of the spoon holder shelf: 19.75cms

Width of back panel: 16.25cms

Length of spoons: 16.5 - 17.5cms

Diameter of spoon bowls: 2cms - 2.5cms

Delivery (just to mainland UK) will be via Royal Mail (Tracked 48 hour service) but personal collection from Buntingford (East Herts SG9) is most welcome

Please see my other items which are predominantly 17th and 18th century in date