Silversmith: Unknown
Silver; fig-shaped bowl on pentagonal handle with flat shield-shaped terminal; engraved with stylised flowers and dated '1663'
Silver; the fig-shaped bowl is attached to the handle by a flat lozenge shape, which enables the spoon to stand. The hollow pentagonal handle terminates with an applied shield. The back of the bowl is engraved with three stylised flowers and foliage. The flat base of the handle is engraved with a flower. The front and two sides of the handle are engraved with a pattern of dots and dashes, and the back is engraved with two acanthus leaves. The terminal is prick engraved '1666''.
History note: Not known before testator
C.B. Marlay Bequest
Length: 15.5 cm
Length: 6⅛ in
Weight: 19 dwt
Weight: 30 g
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley
17th Century, third quarter#
Production date:
circa
AD 1666
The maker's mark is not legible. The spoon was accessioned as German, but is probably Swiss.
Bowl
Decoration
Handle
Joins
Inscription present: possible a duck-like bird in profile
Accession number: MAR.M.113-1912
Primary reference Number: 163166
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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