An early 17th century West Country silver Lion Sejant spoon

An early 17th century West Country silver Lion Sejant spoon,

by John Parnell, Truro circa 1620,

the reverse of the bowl later prick dot initialled 'CL' '86', faceted stem, length 15.9cm, approx. weight 1.3oz.

Provenance: Purchased at Woolley and Wallis, the Salisbury Salerooms, Silver and Jewellery 1st July 1998, lot 315.

For maker's mark see Kent, T., West Country Silver Spoons and Their Makers, 1550-1750, J.H. Bourdon-Smith Limited, 1992, page 117, figure M.103.