Sugar spoon 1775 - 1799

"Sugar Spoon" is a silver spoon created by Dutch silversmith Jan Pereboom between 1775 and 1799. The spoon is made with pierced work and features a whimsical figure holding a wreath of flowers atop the handle. It is currently part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This decorative spoon is a fine example of Rococo style, popular in the 18th century, which emphasized elegant, asymmetrical designs and ornamentation. The spoon's delicate detailing and playful figure are characteristic of the era's appreciation for beauty and artistry in everyday objects.