Description:

Roman Empire, purportedly found in Britain, ca. 2nd century CE. One of my favorite examples of ancient art combining style and function! This spectacular solid silver spoon would have been used by the very wealthiest of the society. In the form of a hippocamp with long dolphin tail and horse-like front, atop a long slender spoon, with garnet inset on the side of the mythical beast. Gilt overlay. Size: 7-1/2"L. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. #102080

  • Provenance: Ex-Andrew Green Collection, Ex-Richard Neale Collection, acquired in early 19th Century.
  • Condition: Handle repair done in antiquity.

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February 13, 2015 9:00 AM MST
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Artemis Fine Arts

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