Lot Essay
Several spoons with different handles but similarly engraved bowls are illustrated in Hans Johan Storesund, 100 Norske Sølvskjeer 1580-1780 Type-Dekor-Symbolikk, especially numbers 68 and 69.
APPARENTLY UNMARKED, CIRCA 1665
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A SCANDINAVIAN SILVER SPOON
APPARENTLY UNMARKED, CIRCA 1665
the back of the oval bowl with an engraved ribbon motif engraved with initials and flanking a date 1665, the tapering handle with engraved geometric motifs -16.8cm (6¾in), 1.5oz.
APPARENTLY UNMARKED, CIRCA 1665
the back of the oval bowl with an engraved ribbon motif engraved with initials and flanking a date 1665, the tapering handle with engraved geometric motifs -16.8cm (6¾in), 1.5oz.
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