Andrew Campbell, founder and owner of AC Silver, has been dealing in antique silver and antique jewellery since 1977. In addition to a premier retail premises in Newcastle, north-east England, Andrew has developed an internationally recognised online store, serving both new and return customers nationally and worldwide.
Andrew personally sources a wide range of items, including antique jewellery, antique diamond rings and antique gemstone rings. Andrew has also developed a fine and comprehensive inventory of antique silverware, AC Silver is a respected and trusted specialist in its field.
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Norwegian Silver Spoon - Antique c.1650
REF: C2395 / LA411618
£1,695
€1,980
$2,132
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Description
This is an exceptional antique 17th Century Norwegian silver spoon; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique Norwegian silver spoon has an oval rounded shaped form with a narrow stem handle and knopped terminal.
The bowl is ornamented with engraved simplified swag and leaf decoration, in addition to the initials 'Ihs'*.
The cast silver handle of this antique silver spoon is embellished with a simplified leaf design enveloping the tapering stem accented with a stylised creature to the posterior edge of the bowl.
* Ihs comes from the first three letters of the Latinised version 'Ihsous' of the Greek spelling 'ΙΗΣΟΥΣ', which translates as the Holy Name of Jesus. Many perceive these initials to delineate the Latin phrase 'Iesus Hominum Salvator' meaning 'Jesus the Saviour of all Men', which is not historically accurate.
Dimensions
Length 14.9cm/5.9"
Width of bowl 5.6cm/2.2"
Height 1.5cm/0.6"
Weight
1.3 troy ounces/41.7g
measurements
Height:
1.5 cm
Length:
14.9 cm
Width of bowl 5.6cm/2.2"
Weight: 1.3 troy ounces/41.7g
measurements
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the Norwegian Silver Spoon - Antique c.1650 (LA411618) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1650
declaration
condition
condition
This 17th century Norwegian silver spoon is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition in keeping with age.
The cast decoration is very sharp and the engraved ornamentation is very crisp.
There are no hallmarks as to be expected with such a piece; the date and origin can be determined by the composition and decoration.