Lepeltje van het Nationaal Crisis Comité c. 1932 - 1936

This small silver spoon, known as a "Lepeltje", was created between 1932 and 1936. It's likely an anonymous work, as there is no known artist credited. The handle features a stylized lion, symbolizing the Netherlands, while the bowl showcases the "N.C.C." logo of the National Crisis Committee, a Dutch organization established during the Great Depression. The spoon was likely intended as a commemorative piece, a tangible reminder of the era's economic hardships and the efforts of the committee to provide relief. Its diminutive size suggests it was a treasured object, a symbol of hope and resilience.