A 17TH CENTURY SILVER BODKIN
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A 17TH CENTURY SILVER BODKIN

MAKER'S MARK RUBBED ?L, LAST HALF 17TH CENTURY

细节
A 17TH CENTURY SILVER BODKIN
MAKER'S MARK RUBBED ?L, LAST HALF 17TH CENTURY
Of typical form, engraved with line motifs and with an ear scoop terminal - 5½in. (14.1cm.) long
来源
Discovered in Hougham, Kent and disclaimed by the Cultural Property Unit of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport
注意事项
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

拍品专文

The bodkin was an essential tool in 17th and 18th century fashion, being used to thread the cord through the eyelet holes which held clothing together.