Zilveren sierlepel met paardenhoef, Friesland, 17e eeuws zilveren soeplepel this mark was used by

this mark was used by his widow for only one year

Halfway up the handle the spoon is gilded so that the salt would not corrode the silver when in use

19e Eeuwse Friese brandewijnkom

Engraved on the spoon: Broer Piers Broersma born on October 4

Hallmarked with 835 S for 2nd grade silver

Zilveren sierlepel met paardenhoef, Friesland, 17e eeuws zilveren soeplepel this mark was used bySilver ornamental spoon with a detailed horse's hoof. The hoof spoon, formerly also called a "peerdevoetenlepel", was most likely made in Friesland around 1660. Probably outside the city, as it is not hallmarked. The spoon features a rattail joint between the handle and the bowl, characteristic of that period. The spoon was once gilded, but this has worn off over time. The only hallmark on this spoon is the tax mark V (1814 1893). For a similar