Zilveren huwelijksvork, Nederland, ca. 1600 1780 Probably given to a minister

Probably given to a minister or office bearer who served for 27 years

The spoons feature characteristic porcelain tiles as finials

Total weight: 32 grams

Afmetingen: 5 x 8

and the date letter Q for 1891

Zilveren huwelijksvork, Nederland, ca. 1600 1780 Probably given to a ministerMuseum silver wedding fork in the Renaissance style, dating from around 1600. Wedding forks, like this one, were given by a wealthy groom to his (future) wife at the end of the 16th and beginning of the 17th century on the occasion of their marriage or engagement. They were part of a set consisting of two knives or a knife and a fork, with a matching sheath. This wedding fork is engraved on the side with Trintien Ockes. It is also beautifully engraved