EDWARDIAN CAST STERLING SILVER MARRIAGE SPOON, HANAU (IMPORTED TO LONDON), 1902

This exceptional Edwardian marriage spoon showcases the virtuoso casting techniques of the Hanau workshops, specifically the renowned firm of B. Neresheimer & Söhne. The piece is surmounted by a finely detailed stork finial - a traditional symbol of fertility - perched above a pierced cresting of the Amsterdam City Arms. The heavy, cast stem features a sophisticated Mannerist figural herm, transitioning into a substantial oval bowl. Bearing the London import marks for 1902 and the 'BM' sponsor's mark for Berthold Müller, this spoon is a premier example of early 20th-century historical revivalism, blending Dutch iconography with masterful German silver-smithing.

Spoon: L. 8 in. (end to end)
Bowl: L. 2 in.