The Fancy Fox

Description

A late 19th century Norwegian silver baptism spoon created as a replica of a 16th century Scandinavian baptismal spoon. An ornate knopped stem with the face of a mythical creature at the bottom and a circle of masks just above and a rather dramatic finial of a seated figure lashed to a chair. The bowl is finely engraved with a young man stood on a paved area in front of a grand building with flags on the roof and some fallen leaves at his feet. Made by Marius Hammer, Bergen, 830 standard silver, c.1890-1900.

It measures 15.6cm (6 1/8") long and 5.6cm (2 3/16") wide and weighs 57g / 1.8ozt.

In excellent condition with no damage or repair and minor handling wear.
We are now taking a few days off for Christmas, back on the 5th of January. Wishing all our customers a very Happy Christmas!!

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