"18th Century Dutch Silver Christening Or Wedding Spoon. "
18th century Dutch silver christening or wedding spoon. They were offered as early as the 17th century in Holland and Germany.
Very flamboyant and richly decorated.
Relief depicting a goddess with a spear and shield.
In the background, a landscape, in which there is a church and vegetation.
The outline is decorated with two lion masks, a cherub, fruits and birds.
At the top, Venus with Cupid, sitting on horns of plenty.
Length: 28.5 cm
Width: 7 cm (top of the spoon)
Width: 6 cm (width of the spoon)
Weight: 103 gr
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