Ornate Florence Coffee Spoon with Marzocco Lion and Lily Crest – Vintage Italy 1970s

An ornate tea or coffee spoon from Florence, the capital of Tuscany. The handle is lavishly decorated: the stem is made of intertwined plant tendrils and ends in a standing lion holding the Florentine coat of arms with the lily. The lion stands on a stone engraved "Firenze".

Background

In heraldry, the Florentine lion is called Marzocco. On the stone monument in Piazza della Signoria, he holds the city's coat of arms as a shield bearer with his right paw in front of his body.

Details & Condition

• Material: metal
• Length: 14 cm (5.5 in)
• Origin: Florence, Italy
• Date: 1970s
• Condition: perfect

Uses

As a display piece, for your daily coffee or tea, or as a new addition to a spoon collection – a small holiday gift with a taste of Italy.

Care

Hand wash and dry.

At the flea market in Heidenreichstein the spoon lay among souvenir plates. The little lion held his crest as proudly as if he still stood on the piazza.

A lion from Florence — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop