Silver & Objects of Vertu - Day 2. - 23rd July 2020

Lot 924

An early 17th century Norwegian silver Cherub-knop spoon

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £450

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Description

An early 17th century Norwegian silver Cherub-knop spoon,

maker's mark F B conjoined, probably Bergen or Trondheim, circa 1630,

the fig-shaped bowl with engraved decoration and inscribed 'IHS', tapering spiral stem, with a cherub head final, length 15.8cm, approx. weight 1.3oz.