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Large Antique Silver Enamel Goethe Portrait Frankfurt Souvenir Spoon

$1,250
£944.43
€1,082.04
CA$1,744.16
A$1,901.04
CHF 1,005.06
MX$22,884.92
NOK 12,756.76
SEK 11,695.34
DKK 8,082.86

About the Item

A fine very large, antique German souvenir spoon. In .800 silver with traces of gilding. The bowl decorated with an enameled depiction of Goethe (likely after Joseph Stieler's 1828 portrait). The split twist handle with openwork and rocaille devices and complete Frankfurt heraldic achievement featuring the city's coat of arms to the finial. Marked to the reverse. Simply a wonderful antique silver enamel souvenir spoon! Date: Early 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There are some very slight losses around the edge of the enamel in the bow and some very slight losses to the top of the Frankfurt coat of arms enamel. Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, some fine light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Fineness: Marked 800 for silver fineness. Measurements: Length: ca. 7 3/4 in. Width: ca. 1 3/4 in. Height: ca. 3/4 in. Weight: ca. 71.3 g Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)Width: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. See description for condition details.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 7292025140635DIINVBFJL25_SXX1stDibs: LU1610246276842

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