Van Der Lely 1717 Lion Shield Spoon

[legrandmogol]

I was super excited to get this spoon. I forget which Van Der Lely of Leeuwarden Friesland made this. The first initial 'S.G. 1717' is probably contemporary to the spoons production, then a different family member pinpricked W.G. above this, and finally, a latter member engraved S.G. 1880 into the shield. I'm sure Peter will know which Van Der Lely made it, I forget already. It has some splitting near the bowl and rattail which is common in many of my old Friesian spoons for some reason.

[oel]

Frisian ornamental spoon, finial sitting lion holding a shield under crown. This type of finial not seen before on 18th century Frisian ornamental spoons. Rare example.
Maker’s mark fleur-de-lis, crown for: Johannes van der Lely, born 1673, registered silversmith in Leeuwarden 1695-1749 (died). Famous silversmith known for his excellent workmanship;
https://www.boijmans.nl/collectie/kunst ... n-der-lely

Below maker’s mark Johannes van der Lely, gratitude Jan Schipper/ Zilverstudie.NL ( copy Dec. 2010)




Peter.

[legrandmogol]

thank you Peter!