17th-18th century AD. A pewter spoon with broad teardrop bowl and hexagonal-section handle expanding to the upper end; stamped to the inner face of the bowl with a rose and 'H·H'; probably Dutch workmanship. See Jackson, C.J. The Spoon and its History, in Archaeologia, vol.53 for discussion. 57 grams, 16.5cm (6 1/2"). Property of a Hertfordshire gentleman; previously with Bonhams 13 April 2011, lot 311 [part]; formerly part of the Sir Daniel Donohue collection. Fine condition.