Norwegian
Spoon, 18th century
Silver, 16 cm (6 5/16 in.)
This silver spoon has an elongated bowl that is engraved at the base with a simple leaf pattern. The stem is round, slightly tapered from the neck to the end, and engraved with decorative scrollwork. At the end is a medallion-like finial. Both sides of the bowl show extensive tarnish, and the stem and finial are discolored.
Little Salon
Commentary
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