17th century Norwegian knop top spoon?

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legrandmogol
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17th century Norwegian knop top spoon?

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Hi, just got this lovely spoon which I believe is 17th century and from Norway but I am not an expert. I believe this style of spoon was made from the 17th century through the 18th century. It has remnants of gilding on the stem, on the top of the bowl and the knop. Also the knop rattles. The spoon measures about 146 mm / 5.75" long x 60mm / 2.25" wide bowl. There is only one mark but its a bit worn. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

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Goldstein
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Re: 17th century Norwegian knop top spoon?

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Hi legrandmogol -

it looks like a Norwegian spoon - but without townmark we will never know from where this spoon comes from.
I enclose some photos so you can see the different styles and finales.
I found a maker (perhaps) - unfortunately he is unknown...

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and a possible maker from Bergen - unknown by name...
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Goldstein
legrandmogol
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Re: 17th century Norwegian knop top spoon?

Post by legrandmogol »

Thank you for the help! I didn't think anything would come up but the makers mark you found looks like a pretty good fit to me.
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