Norway OLSEN SILVER AESTHETIC BERRY SPOON c1890
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Pre 1900 item# 162782 (stock# 2492)
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Antiques and Decor by Fiona
905-682-0090
$100
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A beautiful quality and designed Norway silver berry spoon c1885-90. This spoon is Norwegian in origin, and it has a wonderful Aesthetic hand engraved design on the flat handle. The shank of the spoon is unusual, being square with columnar divisions, and this spoon measures 9-1/2" long and the spoon bowl measures 2-1/8" across the bowl. It has the marks M. OLSEN 830S and a fancy Gothic JW (or GW) on the underside of the handle. Berry serving spoons (sometimes known now as casserole spoons) are wonderful multi-purpose serving pieces, and this Aesthetic Movement beauty would look beautiful on any table. This item is in excellent condition, with no dents, bends, corrosion, repairs or damage. Surface shipping is $8 (to the US - other spots may vary) - insured is higher. Expresspost-air post and Fedex are available for faster shipping options - please email with your zip code or postal code for the rates. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US.
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Rare 17thC/18thC STERLING PIERCED STRAINER LADLE
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Pre 1800 item# 296164 (stock# 3541)
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$325
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A genuine late 17th to mid 18th century hand made openwork European grade sterling pierced strainer or ladle with a gilded bowl. This unusual 8" ladle has a gilt and pierced 2-3/8" x 2" bowl with a pouring lip, and would be a slightly higher than 800 grade silver. The openwork handle has wonderfully ornate hand made wire-work with two central medallions, which have never been engraved/monogrammed. The handle is completely hand made and it is applied to the bowl with a rat-tail. It has two hallmarks on the back of the handle, the clearest of the two is a round punch with an animal figure that appears to be a standing bear with an I to the right (the stamp was slightly larger than the handle, so the animal head is missing). This appears to be a mark used in Berlin (Germany) in the 17th and 18th century. The other mark is a simple S or snake mark, and we have not traced this mark/maker. The style, workmanship, patina and appearance of the piece is consistent with German and Austrian silver being manufactured in this period, so the mark is consistent with the visible age of the piece (late 17th to mid 18th century). We haven't run across this exact utensil before, so are unsure which particular food or drink it was used to strain - it could be a variant of a fruit punch or mead or wine strainer or skimmer. It is in really exceptionally fine condition with no monograms, repairs or damage. The end of the filigree work nearest the bowl is not soldered, but this may be an aspect of design rather than a break in the silver that may have occurred. Shipping begins at $6 to the US - insured is higher. We ship internationally, and all prices are in $US.
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