A late 17th century silver trefid spoon
probably by Alexander Galloway of Aberdeen, three marks; indistinct mark, AG, indistinct mark, c1672-78
The reverse of the trefid terminal with engraved initials 'RP', the obverse of the terminal with engraved stylised acanthus detail, linear decoration above the joint of the stem and bowl, the reverse of the bowl with engraved acanthus rat-tail flanked by initials 'MB', length 20.5cm, weight 1.9oz.