Gedachtenislepel met gegraveerde initialen T.R. 1670

This silver spoon, created in 1670 by Claes Bel, is a testament to the craftsmanship of the Dutch Golden Age. The spoon is a "gedachtenislepel" a type of commemorative spoon. The handle, intricately engraved with the initials "T.R.", suggests a personal gift or remembrance. The spoon's elegant shape and polished surface highlight the skill of the silversmith, reflecting a period of immense prosperity and artistic flourishing in the Netherlands.