Figure-top spoon 1750 - 1775

This "Figure-top Spoon" was created by Dutch silversmith Ate Scheverstein between 1750 and 1775. This spoon, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a fine example of Rococo style silverware. The spoon's elaborate handle features a whimsical and asymmetrical design with figures that are characteristic of the Rococo movement's emphasis on ornamentation. This ornate spoon is a testament to the craftsmanship and artistic skill of Scheverstein during a time when silverware was not only a functional object but also a form of artistic expression.