A mid-17th century silver Horse Hoof spoon,

A mid-17th century silver Horse Hoof spoon,
maker's mark only, that of Stephen Venables, London circa 1659,
the reverse of the oval bowl with a raised rat-tail and with scratch initials 'B' over 'IA', tapering stem and hoof finial, length 17.5cm, approx. weight 2oz.
Provenance: A Private Collection.
Coates Collection.

Illustrated in How, Commander G., in collaboration with How, J., English and Scottish Spoons, 1953, Volume I, page 304/5, Chapter II, Section XII, Plate 3.