Byzantine Silver Large Spoon with Dolphin
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Byzantine silver large spoon with a dolphin over water on the handle, dating to c. 4th Century A.D., in excellent condition with some wear, 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in) long and weighing 45.5 g, supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity and originating from a distinguished private collection via Bonham's auction (Lot 322).
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Description from the seller
Large solid silver spoon, the handle decorated with a crisscross pattern section, surmounted by a dolphin over water embellished with fine incised details, a small suspension loop at the back. The other end terminating with an attached oval bowl. Exquisite.
Size: 16.5 cm L - 6 1/2 inches
Material: Silver, 45.5 grms
Culture: Byzantine, c. 4th Century A.D.
Condition: Some wear, otherwise intact
Provenance: Property from a Distinguished Family Collection, acquired at a French auction in 1996.
Ex Bonham's Auction, lot 322.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Large solid silver spoon, the handle decorated with a crisscross pattern section, surmounted by a dolphin over water embellished with fine incised details, a small suspension loop at the back. The other end terminating with an attached oval bowl. Exquisite.
Size: 16.5 cm L - 6 1/2 inches
Material: Silver, 45.5 grms
Culture: Byzantine, c. 4th Century A.D.
Condition: Some wear, otherwise intact
Provenance: Property from a Distinguished Family Collection, acquired at a French auction in 1996.
Ex Bonham's Auction, lot 322.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Details
Culture
Byzantine
Century/timeframe
Byzantine, c. 4th Century A.D.
Name of object
Large Spoon with Dolphin
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2021
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1996
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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