Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu - 24th April 2018

Lot 36

A 17th century Scandinavian silver spoon

Estimate £150 - £200 | Hammer £150

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Description

A 17th century Scandinavian silver spoon,

probably Norwegian, apparently unmarked circa 1650,

fig shaped bowl, the reverse with engraved decoration and inscribed 'IENS NIELSSEN', and dated '1651', faceted tapering stem with a cone finial, length 16.4cm, approx. weight 1.2oz.