Antique 1797 Continental European Silver Place Spoon Fiddle pattern This pair of foo dogs

This pair of foo dogs is in great condition

This piece stands about 4 3/4 inches tall and measures about 3 1/2 inches in diameter at the mouth

breezy fashion

a maker's mark of LH for an unidentified Dublin maker

zipper cut decoration above and below

Antique 1797 Continental European Silver Place Spoon Fiddle pattern This pair of foo dogsPresented is a very old, continental European silver place or small serving spoon made in 1797. We believe this piece to be Austrian or perhaps German. The spoon is very simple in form and the rounded handle has an old, original monogram of the initials CSFH over the year 1797. This piece is in great condition for its age. There is obviously wear commensurate with age and use but there are no dents, no breaks, no splits, no monogram removals and no