Roman Era Silver Spoon with Hoof Knop

$4,500.00
This Roman-era spoon was recovered from a Hoxne, England area collection. Made from a heavy gauge of silver, it has many interesting features. Starting with the knob, a cloven Artiodactyla hoof with elongated toes. This is fixed to a multi-sided shaft where each side is embellished with a groove down the length of the shaft. this comes to a chased (feathered) joint that closely resembles other known Roman spoon examples. To this the bowl flows. The bowl itself is somewhat elongated with a flat lip along the eating surface and a plain reverse. The bowl also bears a simple line decoration. Condition: Patina on this spoon is heavy and seemingly every surface has a soft worn finish. Small ding in the bowl. Some small deep scratches in bowl. Bends and a slight twist to stem. Couple small nicks to the bowl edge. The spoon is 6.25+" Weight: 40 grams Check out some of my other sterling silver flatware here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=7399760 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP
This Roman-era spoon was recovered from a Hoxne, England area collection. Made from a heavy gauge of silver, it has many interesting features. Starting with the knob, a cloven Artiodactyla hoof with elongated toes. This is fixed to a multi-sided shaft where each side is embellished with a groove down the length of the shaft. this comes to a chased (feathered) joint that closely resembles other known Roman spoon examples. To this the bowl flows. The bowl itself is somewhat elongated with a flat lip along the eating surface and a plain reverse. The bowl also bears a simple line decoration. Condition: Patina on this spoon is heavy and seemingly every surface has a soft worn finish. Small ding in the bowl. Some small deep scratches in bowl. Bends and a slight twist to stem. Couple small nicks to the bowl edge. The spoon is 6.25+" Weight: 40 grams Check out some of my other sterling silver flatware here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=7399760 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP