Box of 12 antique silver spoons with gilded bowl, William Christensen (1822-1889), Copenhagen

Box of 12 antique silver spoons with gilded bowl, William Christensen (1822-1889), Copenhagen. Decorated in Greek style with the man's face. Stamped .: V. Christensen 1880 and CP inv of sculptor Carl Peters (his own artist stamp), who was the designer. In addition, the stamp of Art diligence Lottery (Frederiksborg lottery), established in 1860 in favor of the reconstruction of Frederiksborg Castle after it was burned in 1859. The length of the spoons: 11 cm. In original box with blue silk. The box is labeled: C. & T. Bestle 1880.

Provenance .: Familen CW Bestle and Thea Bestle who married this year. CWF Bestle (1821 - 1892) was a wine merchant, consul and churchwarden in Aarhus.