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Colossal A. Olsen Large 19th Century Norwegian Silver Serving Spoon: Shell
Colossal A. Olsen Large 19th Century Norwegian Silver Serving Spoon: Shell
Colossal A. Olsen Large 19th Century Norwegian Silver Serving Spoon: Shell
Colossal A. Olsen Large 19th Century Norwegian Silver Serving Spoon: Shell
Colossal A. Olsen Large 19th Century Norwegian Silver Serving Spoon: Shell
Colossal A. Olsen Large 19th Century Norwegian Silver Serving Spoon: Shell
Colossal A. Olsen Large 19th Century Norwegian Silver Serving Spoon: Shell
Colossal A. Olsen Large 19th Century Norwegian Silver Serving Spoon: Shell
Colossal A. Olsen Large 19th Century Norwegian Silver Serving Spoon: Shell
Colossal A. Olsen Large 19th Century Norwegian Silver Serving Spoon: Shell

Colossal A. Olsen Large 19th Century Norwegian Silver Serving Spoon: Shell

$ 84.48

Availability: 65 in stock
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Age: c. 1850
  • Maker: A. Olsen, Norway
  • Brand: A. Olsen
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Composition: .828 silver (13 1/4 loth)
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Type: Serving Spoon
  • Condition: Excellent antique condition. Inscription ER to reverse of handle-Prick engraving unreadable perhaps in Norwegian and dated 1856.
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back

    Description

    This impressive
    Norwegian
    silver serving or stuffing spoon with a shell to the handle was made around 1856 by the silversmith
    A. Olsen
    ,
    and is stamped with his maker's mark to the back of the stem, along with "Pröve" (meaning assayed) and "13 1/4" [loths], indicating a silver purity of 82.8%
    .
    The reverse of the handle is engraved in script "E.N. Erindring af
    [a reminder of/in memory of]
    E.S. 1856". This wonderful spoon remains in
    excellent antique condition
    with surface wear consistent with age.
    Length: 12 1/2in/31.5cm; Weight: 120g/3.86 troy oz.
    milf ornn 3118 3268