Details
A GERMAN FRUITWOOD MARRIAGE SPOON, the bowl carved with heart-shaped scrolls surmounted by a double-headed eagle and an inscription, the reverse with a profile portrait of a bewigged nobleman, with another inscription and the date ANNO 1672, the handle with a courting couple in court dress, the finial in the form of two naked lovers (minor crack to bowl), circa 1672
7 5/8in. (19.3cm.) long
7 5/8in. (19.3cm.) long
Provenance
Ridpath Collection, Sotheby's, 19th February 1942, lot 273