Soup ladle - .833 silver

Elegant antique silver soup spoon from Amsterdam, crafted in the first half of the 19th century. This impressive spoon radiates the refinement and craftsmanship of Dutch silversmithing from the late Empire and early Biedermeier period. The graceful contouring of the handle, combined with the subtle fan-shaped ornament at the end, gives the piece a timeless and stately appearance. The silver marks tell a special story. The square master mark with “IV” above a “W” and a cloverleaf belongs to silversmith Jacob van Wijk Sr. from Amsterdam, active between 1819 and 1846. In addition, the year mark “B” from 1834 confirms the supposition that this beautiful soup spoon was indeed produced in the workshop of Jacob van Wijk Sr. Thus it is an authentic Dutch silver object from 1834.

Materials
Dutch silver, second quality silver. Fitted with original silver marks, including the master mark of Jacob van Wijk Sr. of Amsterdam and the year letter “B” from 1834.

Condition
Good antique condition with normal signs of use and aging appropriate for an object nearly 200 years old. Light scratches and subtle wear visible, contributing to the authentic character of the piece. No major damage or restorations observed.

Manufacturer
Jacob van Wijk Sr., Amsterdam (active between 1819 and 1846).
The square master mark with “IV” above a “W” and a cloverleaf is attributed to this Amsterdam silversmith. The year letter “B” confirms the production year 1834.

Dimensions (cm)

* Length: approximately 30 cm
* Width bowl: approximately 8.5 cm
* Height/depth bowl: approximately 4 cm

Shipping method
The item is carefully wrapped with protective material and insured, shipped via PostNL or DHL, including tracking. In-person pickup is possible by arrangement.