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All auctions / Furniture, Design & Mirrors / Serving spoon - Pewter - 17th c. Pewter Spoon
Rare Mid-to-Late 17th Century Dutch / Low Countries Pewter Rat-tail "Slip-Top" Spoon. An exceptional and highly collectible example of 17th-century Continental pewter craftsmanship, showcasing the transition between late Renaissance casting techniques and mid-17th-century bowl reinforcement. Key Features & Characteristics: Stem Profile: Cast six-sided (hexagonal) section stem featuring distinct chamfered edges for added structural rigidity. Shows original file marks to the stem ,probably for extra grip. Terminal: "Slip-Top" finish ("slipped in the stalk"). Bowl & Join: Broad, rounded-oval bowl attached via a pronounced, sharp V-shaped "rat-tail" tongue on the reverse. Touchmark / Markings: Stamped on the reverse of the bowl with a clear multi-petaled rosette / floral touchmark, characteristic of Dutch and Low Countries guild quality standards of the period. Condition Report: In authentic, untouched antique condition. The metal exhibits a deep, dark oxidized patina and minor surface pitting expected of soil/excavated or long-surviving 17th-century domestic pewter. The bowl edge demonstrates heavy, asymmetrical wear on the leading side—classic evidence of decades of active right-handed domestic use scraping wooden trenchers. No post-period repairs or modifications. A fine, representative piece for collectors of early cutlery, Dutch Golden Age metalware, or 17th-century pewter. Dimensions: 17.1 cm x 6.6 cm x 5.0 cm Weight: A heavy 67.34 grams Note: Images taken with Studio lighting , In reality under normal lighting conditions the spoon exhibits a more subdued and darker colour like the last collage (front / back) image .
Estimate:£258.02
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