Dutch Auricular-style Silver Spoon

Description:

Dutch Auricular-style Silver Spoon, possibly Amsterdam, mid-17th century, with oval rat-tail bowl, pyramidal foliate stem, and hoof to terminal, underside of bowl with indistinct marks and engraved initials "H:I," lg. 6 5/8 in., approx. 0.5 troy oz.
Estimate $200-400

Metal fatigue to bowl across rat-tail.


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