Anton Michelsen Sterling Silver with Enamel Spoon of the Month no. 9 designed by Paul René Gauguin. Measures 15,5 cm (6"); Weight 34,4 g. Very good conditions. Anton Michelsen of Copenhagen, Denmark,established in 1841 – Crown Jewellers and creators of the ”The Christmas Spoon” since 1910 has created a collection of 12 spoons of the month in the best tradition of traditional Danish handicraft. The spoons, one for each month of the year, have been designed by Paul René Gauguin with the corresponding symbols: gems, flowers, zodia,signs and colors of age old astrological lore. Each design is made in limited quantities, which makes it more attractive for the true spoon collector. Paul René Gauguin. Grandson of the french painter Paul Gaguin and his danish wife Mette Gad was brought up in Norway and France. Self-taught as an artist, he has made himself known as an outstanding graphic artist, and he has executed decorative work, especially in ships, and stage sets. He has taken part in group exhibitions all over the world, has has one-man shows in many countries and is represented by works in important museums. He has created his own world with No similarity to his grandfather's. Paul René Gauguin is a modern painter and sculptor of rare talent. Even without that celebrated name his work would be recognized everywhere for its artistic originality. National and international shipping with tracking via courier.