Silver Spoon Decorated With A Putto Holding A Dolphin
SILVER SPOON DECORATED WITH A PUTTO HOLDING A DOLPHIN
Probably the Netherlands, 19th century
A beautifulantique silver spoon, notable for its carved handle depicting a winged puttoholding a dolphin.
The figurestands with outstretched wings, his left foot resting on a sphereset upon an elegant architectural motif with scrolls. The twisted handleextends harmoniously to the circular bowl.
The quality of thesculptural decoration and the originality of its composition make this piece ofparticular interest to collectors of antique silverware andcuriosities.
This type offigurative spoon may have been given as a gift on the occasion of a baptism, althoughthis usage cannot be confirmed with certainty.
A distinctive piecethat is as interesting for a collection of antique silver asit is for a cabinet of curiosities.
Weight: 32.7 gr
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Sterling silver
Length: 15 cm
Width: 4,5 cm
Depth: 1 cm
Reference (ID): 1846340
Availability: In stock
