Figure-top spoon 1730 - 1765

This elaborately decorated silver spoon, created by Paul Sierck in the mid-18th century, features a twisting stem adorned with intricate floral motifs and a figure of a man holding a pickaxe and anchor at the end. The spoon is a fine example of Rococo style, characterized by its ornate and asymmetrical details, and its presence in the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection showcases its importance as a piece of decorative arts.