Silver-gilt Spoon Decorated With A Woman's Bust, France, 17th Century

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Object description :

"Silver-gilt Spoon Decorated With A Woman's Bust, France, 17th Century"

SPOON with characteristic Renaissance decorations: finished with a female half-figure seen from the front, wearing a headband. The handle has an applied memento mori and is engraved with the initials "PYL" in capital letters. The collar forms a claw. Two hallmarks on the ovoid spoon belonging to Matthias Pichell of Danzig/Gdansk. This silversmith was active from 1639 to 1674. France, 17th century. Silver-gilt; H.: 18.3; W.: 5.1 cm

Price: 4 870 €

Artist: Matthias Pichell
Period: 17th century
Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th
Condition: Good condition

Material: Vermeil

Reference: 1600500
Availability: In stock