Fine Silver and Objects of Vertu - 25th April 2017

Lot 621

A 17th century Dutch silver 'Hoof-end' spoon

Estimate £600 - £800

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Description

A 17th century Dutch silver 'Hoof-end' spoon,

maker's mark worn, Groningen, possibly 1659,

the reverse of the oval bowl with scratch initials, the plain rat-tail with a test scrape, twisted stem with a hoof finial, length 15.4cm, plus another Dutch silver 'Hoof-end' spoon, possibly 19th century, the reverse of the bowl with two armorials, approx. weight 2.1oz. (2)