Frigast Sterling Denmark Dragonfly Caddy Spoon
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1937
This Danish silver caddy spoon, produced in 1937 by the manufacturer Frigast, represents a piece of early 20th-century silver craft. The spoon is constructed from sterling silver and measures approximately 4.25 inches in total length.
It features a plain, circular bowl that transitions into an intricately detailed, pierced handle. The handle design depicts a dragonfly perched upon a leaf, showcasing a stylized, nature-inspired aesthetic typical of the period's design influence. The piece bears the hallmark stamp "Frigast Sterling Denmark," confirming its origin and composition. With a total weight of approximately 28 grams, the spoon retains its original patina, reflecting its age and history.
This collectible item was designed by Poul C. Lutken, an artist associated with the Frigast studio in Copenhagen, and serves as an example of Scandinavian silver artistry.
Evidence at a glance
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Physical characteristics
- Length
- 4.25 inches
- Weight
- 28 grams
- Material
- sterling silver
Technical characteristics
- Marks
- Frigast Sterling Denmark
Design
- Bowl
- plain circular
- Handle
- pierced handle formed as a dragonfly on a leaf
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Poul C. Lutken, Frigast
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.