A Scandinavian parcel-gilt silver spoon with large cherub mask finial, marked indistinctly at base of stem below a tiny later control mark, probably Norwegian, early 17th century, back of bowl inscribed "MATIS MATISEN", the faceted stem engraved to lower front with leafage, 16.9 cm. long, wt. 46 gm.
A good solid spoon, some engraved housemarks scratched on upper inside bowl, bowl relatively even all round