Figure-top spoon 1730 - 1765

This silver spoon, crafted by Dutch silversmith Johannes Andringa between 1730 and 1765, features an elaborate handle with a central figure-top design depicting two figures. Its ornate handle exemplifies the Rococo style popular during the period, with its swirling forms and delicate ornamentation. The spoon, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, stands as a testament to the craftsmanship and decorative artistry of the Dutch silversmithing tradition.