Roman Silver Spoon

3rd-4th century AD. A silver spoon with piriform bowl, scooped and scrolled joint, baluster and collar, round-section handle, acanthus-leaf finial with bust(? absent"). Cf. Riha, E. & Stern, W.B. Die Römischen Löffel aus Augst und Kaiseraugst, Forschungen in Augst 5, 1982, item 276 for type. 39 grams, 13.3cm (5 1/4"). Property of a European gentleman; formerly in a German private collection formed in the 1950-1970s. [No Reserve]
Condition Report: Fair condition.