Three Dutch silver 'auricular-style' spoons
One with the mark of Jan Mettinck, Groningen, 1656/57; one with the mark of Hindrick Sluiter, Groningen, 1669 70; one with the mark of Bernardus Boelens, Groningen, 1699/1700
Each with oval rat-tail bowl, the stems each variously modelled with intricate 'auricular' ornaments, each marked on the back of the bowl
15.2 cm. long max.
112 gr. (3)
Three Dutch silver 'auricular-style' spoons
One with the mark of Jan Mettinck, Groningen, 1656/57; one with the mark of Hindrick Sluiter, Groningen, 1669 70; one with the mark of Bernardus Boelens, Groningen, 1699/1700
Each with oval rat-tail bowl, the stems each variously modelled with intricate 'auricular' ornaments, each marked on the back of the bowl
15.2 cm. long max.
112 gr. (3)