16th-17th century pewter Spoon with Marked Bowl - Dutch - 17 cm

"Post-Medieval Dutch Pewter Spoon with Marked Bowl Culture / Period: Post-Medieval Netherlands Date / Period: 16th–17th century Material: Pewter Dimensions: Length 170 mm Condition: Good condition, with surface wear and patina consistent with age and prolonged use No shipping outside the European Union. Due to complex export regulations concerning cultural goods, this item cannot be shipped outside the EU. Please ensure you have a delivery address within the European Union before placing a bid. Provenance information: Object Registration ID: 31 The current owner purchased the object from a private collector, N.N., in Spaarndam. The previous owner, a private collector, N.N. from Spaarndam (the Netherlands), stated that the object had been in his collection since an unknown date. According to the previous owner, the object had previously been in a private collection in the Netherlands since the 1960s/1970s. No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available from the previous owner. Background Information: This Dutch pewter spoon dates to the 16th–17th century and belongs to the wider tradition of Post-Medieval domestic tableware used in the Netherlands. Spoons of this kind were practical household utensils, intended for eating and serving food, and would have formed part of everyday life in both urban households and rural communities. The spoon has a plain and functional form, with a broad rounded bowl and a straight handle. A small mark is visible within the bowl, close to the handle junction. Such marks are regularly encountered on pewter wares of the period and may relate to ownership, workshop practice, or quality control. Without a secure reading or supporting documentation, the exact significance of this particular mark cannot be confirmed, but it fits well within the established tradition of marked Dutch pewter. During the 16th and 17th centuries, pewter was widely used for spoons, plates, dishes, and drinking vessels throughout the Netherlands. It was valued as a durable and affordable material, offering a practical alternative to silver while remaining suitable for regular domestic use. Production formed part of an organised craft tradition, often regulated through urban guild systems, in which pewterers worked according to recognised standards of manufacture and trade. The Netherlands occupied an important place within early modern European commerce, and utilitarian objects such as this circulated through local and regional exchange networks. In this context, the spoon reflects not only domestic habits but also the broader world of Dutch craftsmanship and everyday material culture during the early modern period. Dating to the 16th–17th century places this piece within the historical setting of the Dutch early modern era, when trade, skilled production, and household life were closely interconnected. It provides a direct and tangible connection to that world, in which objects of this kind played a practical role in daily use and accompanied ordinary people at the table."

Estimación:€180

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