A German .800 silver openwork Rococo Hors d'ouvre spoon by C. Tewes, Dortmund - Germany, c. 1900

A beautiful hors d'ouvre spoon in .800 silver. The spoon has a matte spoon tray, an openwork handle with Rococo decorations (curling acanthus leaves, open grid work and flowers) and a handle shaped like tendrils curling around each other. Dating early 20th century, manufactured by C. Tewes, Dortmund. This company started as a silver workshop in 1824 and is still active today.

Maker's mark: [C.TEWES]
[Crown][Moon][800] for .800 silver (after 1886)
Length: 18.5cm
Weight: 48 grams