Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

The bowl of the spoon is in repousse with a milkmaid carrying two pails of milk, standing near a cow. The handle is joined to the bowl by a rosette. The handle is two intertwined strands. Near the end of the handle is a man standing. On the top of his head is a boat being sailed to the left. A man sits in the end of the boat to steer.

Made from:

Silver

Made in:

Netherlands

Date made:

20th c.

Size:

11.4 cm (4 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

12.478

Class:

SILVER

Signature marks:

MARK three unidentified marks; the letters Kb (marks look like a shield with a roundish blob in center, shield with crown, 3 and cloverleaf, and a scepter shaped one)

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973