Antique Silver Fork Lithuanian Coat of Arms Vytis Lithuania Polish Poland Pogoń
$500.00
Or Best OfferAntique 19th century, solid silver fork in Baroque style adorned with Lithuanian heraldic coat of arms Pahonia-Vytis.
The fork has 3 shaped tines and an elaborately designed stem topped with a finial depicting a woman's bust in classical style. This woman represents allegorically Poland, holding the crown of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and backed by a laurel wreath.
The back of the fork's handle is skillfully carved with a Lithuanian heraldic coat of arms known as Pahonia-Vytis. It displays an armored knight on a horse, charging forward with a sword above his head. The knight's shoulder bears a shield. The carving is done in low relief and is finely engraved by hand.
The quality of this fork is of a higher quality than what is typically found in jewelry. The artisan goldsmith has crafted this fork with great skill, making it a true work of art. The process of creating it was both time-consuming and expensive, but the result is truly magnificent.
The front of the root of the fork is stamped with three silver hallmarks.
MEASUREMENTS
Overall length of the spoon: 18.5 cm (7.28 inches)
WEIGHT: 69 grams
