a PUTTO Probably the Netherlands, 18th century
Silver
H. 14.7; Wt: 4.5; Thickness: 1 cm
Silver spoon with round spoon, the twisted handle of which features a putto holding a dolphin. He is standing with outstretched wings, his left foot resting on a sphere, itself included in a volute capital. It is probably a baptismal spoon.
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