An early 17th century Norwegian silver spoon, Stavanger circa 1620 by Jochum Jochumsen Kirsebom (active 1618-54) The twisted stem with a ball finial leading to a flattened rectangular section with engraved with a hatched reserve between worked rectangular sections leading to a rounded bowl. Rudimentary engraved initials to the reverse. Makers mark IK only to the reverse. Length – 13.6 cm / 5.45 inches Weight – 26 grams / 0.84 ozt Provenance: The Berkley Family of Spetchley Park