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Norwegian Silver Spoon with Viking Ship Motif
Norwegian, 20th century
- Material
- Sterling silver
- Use
- Tablespoon
- Century
- 20th century CE
- Size
- Large
- Provenance
- Owner's collection
Dimensions2 measurements
- Overall length
- 20.5 cm
- Overall width
- 4.2 cm
Catalogue Note
A handsome Norwegian silver spoon in sterling silver, the handle terminal fashioned as a Viking longship under sail, with engraved wave ornament along the stem.
Spoon Lore
Viking ship spoons became beloved souvenir wares in Norway from the late nineteenth century onward, celebrating the golden age of Norse seafaring that captured the public imagination after the discovery of the Gokstad ship in 1880.
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From the collection of
Ingrid Larsen