Silver, Vertu, Coins & Medals - 19th January 2016

Lot 96

A late 17th century Norwegian silver spoon

Estimate £150 - £200 | Hammer £350

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Description

A late 17th century Norwegian silver spoon,

unmarked, Bergen circa 1672,

the tapering handle engraved with a house and foliate decoration, length 21.2cm, approx. weight 1.7oz.

For similar examples see; Storesund, H-J., 100 Norske Solvskjeer, 1580-1780, Antik 7, 1993, pages 80-82.