An 18th century Norwegian silver 'Dog-nose' spoon

An 18th century Norwegian silver 'Dog-nose' spoon,

assay master Jacob Jensen Smidt, Stromso, 1741-1787, maker's mark 'OHS.R',

the reverse of the bowl with an engraved rat-tail and foliate decoration, length 19.8cm, approx. weight 1.4oz.

For a similar spoon and assay master's mark see Storesund, H., 100 Norseke SolvskJeer 1580-1780, 1993, page 109.