In Friesland the province I live in, it is still a tradition when a baby is born
to give a big silver christening spoon as a present. This custom dates back to
the 16e age.
Our next commission is for such a silver Christening spoon.
Mr. X from Wijnjewoude would like to have a Christening Spoon for his nephew, inspired by a drawing of Cornelis Jetses. Our client is a great collector of Cornelis Jetses a well known Dutch illustrator from the fifties who is best known for his detailed illustrations in school textbooks, and historical prints.
When Mr. X comes to our Atelier he brings various drawings and together we make a choice. This is the 4e Christening Spoon we are going to make for Mr. X and this time it’s going to be a spoon with the image of a hare.
A large silver spoon is hard to photograph so I have no really good pictures of all Christening Spoons. To still get an idea … click here.
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erica // Nov 9, 2011 at 21:58
It sounds like an exciting commission! I think Mr.X came to the right persons to realize his wish.
Marion Pannekoek // Nov 9, 2011 at 23:50
That’s very nice of you to say Erica …
It’s Jan’s project, he loves big silverwork like this and is indeed good at it.
13threads // Nov 10, 2011 at 08:41
What a beautiful gift and very exciting commission indeed. This looks like very intricate work and the results are so unique.
Marion Pannekoek // Nov 10, 2011 at 11:24
Yes indeed Lois it is a great gift, big job to make too, takes hours … so the spoon is rather expensive. I think Mr. X did not expect so many babies in his family … Ofcourse one can also buy these big silver spoons ready made at the jeweler. Not handmade but cast and with the image of either a stork or a windmill …
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