Object number #
Bremen, ca. 1580
Hinrik Rabbe
City’s hallmark: the key of Bremen (the coat of arms of the city) (s. Scheffler, Niedersachsen, p. 151)
Maker’s mark: “HR”, possibly for Hinrik Rabbe (active since 1579; Scheffler, Niedersachsen, nr. 61)
Length: 15 cm; weight: 37 gr.
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Detailed description
A Renaissance Spoon, Silver
This Renaissance, silver spoon has a round, bowl, shaped almost as a drop. The stem is twisted and has as an ending a round knob. The marks are ligated on the lower, backside of the stem – at the connection with the bowl.