Cutlery set (212) - .833 silver

Rare, exceptionally complete Dutch silver canteen by Van Kempen, made in second standard silver (833/1000), dating to circa 1917.

The set is housed in its original fitted jeweller’s case marked “A. Hoeting – Hofjuwelier – Amsterdam”. The silver pieces show clear Dutch hallmarks. The knives have steel blades with mother-of-pearl handles.

Contents and count:
Total items: 212 pieces
Silver pieces: 189 pieces in 833 silver
Additional items: original matching knives (steel blades, mother-of-pearl handles) and 1 poultry shears

Net silver weight:
Approx. 9.5 kg of 833 silver (excluding the knives and the poultry shears).

Inventory:
24 place settings
Dinner fork
Dinner spoon
Starter fork
Starter spoon
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12 place settings
Fish knife
Fish fork
Oyster fork
Oyster tongs
Lobster fork
Ice-cream / sorbet spoon
1 large ice / sorbet / fruit scoop
Dinner knife (steel blade, mother-of-pearl handle)
Starter knife (steel blade, mother-of-pearl handle)
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Serving cutlery – 13 pieces
Carving knife
Carving fork
Fish serving knife
Fish serving fork
Soup ladle
Vegetable / potato serving spoon
Gravy ladle
Sauce ladle (large)
Sauce ladle (medium)
Serving spoon (2×)
Small serving knife
Small serving spoon
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Smaller serving cutlery – 5 pieces
Pickle fork (3×)
Butter knife
Sugar sifter spoon
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Additional serving pieces – 3 items
Fried egg / omelette server
Vegetable / potato serving spoon
Poultry shears


Condition:
Very good antique condition. Many pieces show no visible signs of use; some show light age-related wear and patina consistent with careful handling. No polishing has been done for the photographs. Hallmarks are present and legible on the silver parts. Knives with steel blades and mother-of-pearl handles as described.