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cbc58 Posts: 341 Registered: Aug 2008	posted 03-16-2018 10:49 AM I had the opportunity to handle some very nice dog nose & trefid spoons yesterday. They appeared to be authentic dating from the mid to late 1600's - very early. They were in a collection from a prominent estate. How rare are they? Are they something that gets collectors hearts beating?? Are there some that are considered more highly collectible than others ? [This message has been edited by cbc58 (edited 03-16-2018).] IP: Logged
asheland Posts: 935 Registered: Nov 2003	posted 07-03-2018 12:36 PM They are moderately scarce. I have never owned one yet, but online they are readily available. I am picky so I will wait for the right example. IP: Logged
swarter Moderator Posts: 2920 Registered: May 2003	posted 07-03-2018 05:03 PM I assume those were not American in origin. If they were, you should have grabbed them. IP: Logged
ahwt Posts: 2377 Registered: Mar 2003	posted 07-07-2018 01:21 PM Many things are talked about as being rare, but I think these spoons, particularly American ones really are rare. I really do not ever recall seeing an American one for sale. IP: Logged
Trefid Posts: 96 Registered: Nov 99	posted 08-09-2020 10:58 AM Given the "Rememb.r" on the reverse, I believe this to be a memento mori spoon and therefore rarer than a typical DOGNOSE. Although the 2 middle marks are very faint, I was able to read them as Thos. Sadler, London, 1703-4. IP: Logged

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