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

5 centimeters deep

Pair of Waterford Crystal Ireland Lismore pattern carafes

Approx 26 cms (10 1/4") tall

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