Silver hoof spoon, Netherlands, A. Sjoukes, Dronrijp (?) 1685

17th century hoof spoon with needle connection between bowl and handle made possible by the silversmith Andries Sjoukes from Dronrijp

The initials AR and AF are engraved on the box.

The year 1685 is also engraved.

The box is marked with a master mark, which appears to be AS ( Voet-1974 no. 759).

For a similar example, see: Klijn, Eating and decorative spoons in the Netherlands, p. 99.

The hoof spoon is in good condition.

Weight: 33 grams. Length: 15.5 cm.