A Danish Renaissance silver ear-bowl, of globular form, engraved with animal motifs, leaf vines and flower cartouches, cast with two handles formed as the godess Diana sitting on a throne and flanked by two attendants, dome-embossed base, engraved with owner's initials and year WIS 1634 plus two shields with a civil mark and IHS, respectively. Apparently unmarked. First half-17th century. Weight 216 g. H. 9 cm.
A Danish Renaissance silver Cherub spoon, handle chased with ornamentation, bowl's reverse engraved with name Las Mickelsen. Apparently unmarked. First half-17th century. Weight 52 g. L. 17 cm. (2)
Provenance: According to the Danish owner, found by the family buried on Venø Island in the years around WWI.
Antiques – decorative art, furniture and carpets, 17 September 2024