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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.

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.

thank you Peter!