George II silver gilt berry spoon with Green Man mask
George II large sterling silver dessert berry spoon decorated with intricate engraving and repoussage. The gold-washed bowl is trimmed with a frilled edge and embossed with a fruit design of pineapple, pear and orange. The handle is engraved all over with an ornate scrolling design and the top is decorated with the Green Man mask - an architectural motif that originated in late Roman art from leaf masks used to represent gods and mythological figures.
Made by Ebenezer Coker and fully hallmarked for London, 1750.
74.12 g / 2.38 t oz
20 cm long
4.5 x 7.5 cm across the bowl
Great antique condition. Some wear to gilt appropriate to age and use.
George II large sterling silver dessert berry spoon decorated with intricate engraving and repoussage. The gold-washed bowl is trimmed with a frilled edge and embossed with a fruit design of pineapple, pear and orange. The handle is engraved all over with an ornate scrolling design and the top is decorated with the Green Man mask - an architectural motif that originated in late Roman art from leaf masks used to represent gods and mythological figures.
Made by Ebenezer Coker and fully hallmarked for London, 1750.
74.12 g / 2.38 t oz
20 cm long
4.5 x 7.5 cm across the bowl
Great antique condition. Some wear to gilt appropriate to age and use.
George II large sterling silver dessert berry spoon decorated with intricate engraving and repoussage. The gold-washed bowl is trimmed with a frilled edge and embossed with a fruit design of pineapple, pear and orange. The handle is engraved all over with an ornate scrolling design and the top is decorated with the Green Man mask - an architectural motif that originated in late Roman art from leaf masks used to represent gods and mythological figures.
Made by Ebenezer Coker and fully hallmarked for London, 1750.
74.12 g / 2.38 t oz
20 cm long
4.5 x 7.5 cm across the bowl
Great antique condition. Some wear to gilt appropriate to age and use.
