South American Silver Spoon Pin with Birds
18th-20th century A.D. A large silver spoon composed of an ovoid bowl, rectangular neck with tapering upper sides and tapering round-section stem, the neck decorated with geometric and foliate motifs, flanked by a peacock on both sides with wing and tail feather detailing; repaired. Cf. The British Museum, museum numbers Am1995,13.3, m1968,03.1, Am1965,01.124.a, Am1943,07.76, for similar. 67 grams, 27 cm long (10 5/8 in.). Acquired in 1988.UK private collection. [No Reserve]