Birth spoon (3) - Silver - Three silver spoons

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Three antique solid silver spoons with hallmarks from Friesland, Netherlands, dating to circa 1800–1850, with Spoon 1 an baptismal spoon inscribed “Franke Gerbens Lanting geboren den 5 october 1808,” Spoon 2 a wedding spoon inscribed “Franke Gerbens Lanting en Jeltje Rintjes Uilkema Getrouwd den 24 mei 1834,” and Spoon 3 an event spoon with a vague inscription possibly reading “J.G.G.”, all supplied with a later oak rack around 1950.

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Description from the seller

Three antique, solid silver spoons with a hallmark, made for special occasions.

Feather 1:
Double spoon with inscription.
Franke Gerbens Lanting, born on October 5, 1808.
Weight 45 grams

Lepel 2:
Wedding spoon with inscription
Franke Gerbens Lanting and Jeltje Rintjes Uilkema married on May 24, 1834.
Weight: 44 grams

Lepel 3:
Fragment for an unknown event with a vague inscription, possibly containing the three letters 'J.G.G.'.
Without a year, possibly something newer.

Purchased as a set at auction around 1930, no further background information known.

An oak shelf, later manufactured around 1950, is included.

Three antique, solid silver spoons with a hallmark, made for special occasions.

Feather 1:
Double spoon with inscription.
Franke Gerbens Lanting, born on October 5, 1808.
Weight 45 grams

Lepel 2:
Wedding spoon with inscription
Franke Gerbens Lanting and Jeltje Rintjes Uilkema married on May 24, 1834.
Weight: 44 grams

Lepel 3:
Fragment for an unknown event with a vague inscription, possibly containing the three letters 'J.G.G.'.
Without a year, possibly something newer.

Purchased as a set at auction around 1930, no further background information known.

An oak shelf, later manufactured around 1950, is included.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
44 g
Specific region of origin
Friesland
Title additional information
Three silver spoons
No. of items
3
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Material
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
20 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
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