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trefid2 Posts: 73 |
posted 11-27-2016 05:55 PM
  
[26-2608] I'm hoping somebody can assist in determining the age of a pair of teaspoons (brass?) which I purchased in an antique store in Amsterdam. The owner had no idea and sold them as a pair of brass spoons. I was fascinated with the style and material used. My first impression is continental and they certainly have the look/feel/wear of older spoons. They have some engraving on the back and are Hanoverian rat tail in style, a small upturn on the end with the finial. The bowls retain a noticeable front lip, it would appear likely the bowl shape is original. Any thoughts? IP: Logged |
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agphile Posts: 798 |
posted 11-29-2016 03:18 AM
A nice puzzle. The rattail and the style of engraving might suggest early 18th or even late 17th century. Bowl shape seems later and the finial a complete oddity. Late 19th century and vaguely historicist? IP: Logged |
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trefid2 Posts: 73 |
posted 11-29-2016 09:02 AM
I'm with you agphile, a complete oddity. They do have some early features but the bowl shape is odd. There's a nagging part of me that says I've seen the finial concept before but I don't recall where. IP: Logged |
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