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DAVID ANDERSEN NORWEGIAN SILVER BAPTISM SPOON, CASED
For your viewing pleasure is an antique silver baptism spoon made by the leading Norwegian silversmith David Andersen. The item is an identical of a 16th-century spoon. The tear-shaped bowl is finely engraved with an animalistic ornament, while the handle features a figurative finial representing a crown and king's head. It comes with its original case. This Rare and Highly Collectible item comes with a LIFETIME WARRANTY. If you're concerned about your INVESTMENT, this item is an excellent choice. It is also a Very Prestigious Gift for any Occasion.
HALLMARKS: hallmark of 830 silver standard, and the maker's mark is located on the backside of the handle.
PROVENANCE: 1. From an old collection, New York, USA, 1961-2020. 2. Antique Arena Inc., Brooklyn, New York, USA (a screenshot will be provided to the winner). 3. A reputable international online auction in the USA sold this item for $850 (a screenshot will be provided to the winner). 4. Our sale of this item adds another layer of provenance (please save this page). The history of sale is very important for serious collectors.
ESTIMATED PRICE: The current market price for this item is $1,300–$1,400 (and possibly higher—please refer to the ‘History of Sales’ section).
However, for some reason, we are NOW offering it for $650–$700 for a Limited Time Only. Please note that this item was Recently Sold for $850; a screenshot will be provided to the successful buyer. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a rare item at a Great Price and make a Strong Investment. Please place your bid NOW.
HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago, the spoons made by the Norwegian silversmith David Andersen were sold on LiveAuctioneers and Sotheby's for $945 (3 years ago), $1,700 (4 years ago), $3,547 (7 years ago), and $6,875 (11 years ago), underscoring the rarity, historical significance, and growing collector interest in these exceptionally scarce artifacts. Please refer to the screenshots for further details (please note: the international currency was converted to USD at the time the item was sold). Today, prices have risen significantly compared to 5-10 years ago, and even more so when compared to 20 years ago.
WARRANTY: This item qualifies for unconditional return. The buyer has 10 days from the date of sale to inspect items valued up to $5,000, and 15 days for items valued at $5,000 or more, to assess originality. The item may be returned to the seller for a refund - please refer to the Terms for full details. The buyer is responsible for return shipping.
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CONDITION: The item is in very good, used condition. For additional information, please refer to the pictures.
DIMENSIONS: 5 inches (12.7 cm). Weight: 47.5 grams.

BEST INVESTMENT: If you are an individual or an investment company concerned about preserving your capital in these uncertain times, items with a LIFETIME WARRANTY are the best way to do so. Please explore our "HISTORY of SALES" section and look at the screenshots for samples of similar items sold at renowned auctions, such as Sotheby's, Christie's, LiveAuctioneers, eBay, and more. The choice is YOURS. If a lifetime warranty is provided for the authenticity of a specific item, it means the item was manufactured during the described period. This warranty is not a printed certificate of authenticity; instead, it reflects our professional assessment that the item is original and was crafted during the stated historical period.

OWN SPOON: Before the place setting became popular around the 18th century, people brought their own spoons to the table, carrying them in the same way that people today carry wallets and keys. In pre-modern times, ownership of a silver spoon was an indication of social class, denoting membership in the land-owning classes. In the Middle Ages, when farmers and craftsmen worked long hours and frequently got dirt under their fingernails, it was important to not be mistaken for a serf or escaped slave. Under these circumstances, a silver spoon served the functional equivalent of a passport, driving license, and credit card. Since most members of the land-owning classes were smallhold farmers and craftsmen, the silver spoon was primarily a lower-middle-class cultural marker.

David ANDERSEN: David Andersen (25 May 1843-3 August 1901) was a Norwegian goldsmith. He was born in Ostre Toten (in Innlandet) to Anders Svendsen and Anne Margrethe Gulbrandsdatter, and was the father of goldsmith Arthur David-Andersen. From 1859 he was in apprenticeship with the jeweller Jacob Tostrup in Christiania (now called Oslo). He spent several periods abroad, in Berlin, Stockholm, Paris and London. During his stay in London he also imported Norwegian filigree works to the United Kingdom. He established his own goldsmith workshop in Christiania 1876, which eventually became a leading company in the goldsmith industry in Norway. A significant part of his filigree works was exported to Great Britain. As of 1899 his company employed 92 men and 29 women.

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