Silver Plated Mary Queen of Scots Seal Top Spoon c.1566 | reproduction Castle The gilt trim to both

The gilt trim to both pieces is excellent

Roy expanded the factory the following year purchasing ‘Chelsea Pottery Co

circa 1860 gin bottle

Approx 26 cms (10 1/4") tall

Tuscan Fine English Bone China owestoft pattern Floral trio

Silver Plated Mary Queen of Scots Seal Top Spoon c.1566 | reproduction Castle The gilt trim to bothSilver Plated Mary Queen of Scots Seal Top Spoon This is a 1980s era reproduction of a c1566 seal top spoon the seal atop the spoon is very similar to the Coat of Arms on a coin struck to commemorate the marriage of Mary, Queen of Scots, to her cousin, Lord Darnley in 1565. It was embossed with the arms of Scotland [Lion rampant within a double tressure glory and counter glory]. The top of the spoon [below the seal] is decorated with the Thistle of