Cake server - .833 silver - 1910-1920 - Dutch Openwork Ajour

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Antique Dutch solid silver cake server (Taartschep) dating from 1910–1920, in excellent condition, made of .833 silver, with Baroque-style openwork on the blade and handle, length about 21 cm and weight 45 g.

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[EN]
An exquisite antique Dutch solid silver cake / pastry server (Taartschep), dating from the early 20th century. This server is a beautiful showcase of traditional Netherlands silverware craftsmanship, mixing high-relief figurative art with delicate scroll piercing.

Design & Iconography:
- Blade Scene: The upper blade features a wonderfully crisp, hand-chased relief depicting a classic Dutch tavern genre scene with figures smoking pipes and drinking around a wooden barrel, framed by stylized baroque flourishes.
- Openwork: The lower portion of the blade and the decorative handle are intricately cut out with scrolled foliage and floral openwork (ajour).
- Hallmarks: Struck with full and very clear Dutch state hallmarks on the front surface of the blade, including the Lion Passant marked with a "2" (guaranteeing the Dutch 2nd standard purity of .833 solid silver), the Minerva assay office head, and the official year letter.

Specifications:
- Material: .833 Solid Silver
- Total Length: 21 cm
- Total Weight: 45.00 grams

Condition:
In excellent, near-perfect antique condition. The server has been wonderfully preserved; the delicate pierced scrollwork is completely intact with no splits, breaks, or bends. There are no dents or restorations. The silver surface shows only minor, superficial handling scratches consistent with gentle age and usage. A beautiful, investment-grade collector's piece ready for the table.

[NL]
Een prachtige antieke Nederlandse massief zilveren taartschep (vroege 20e eeuw). Dit stuk is een schitterend voorbeeld van traditioneel Nederlands zilversmeedwerk.

Details:
- Decoratie: Handgedreven reliëf met een gedetailleerde Hollandse herbergscène en een rijkelijk opengewerkt bloem- en bladmotief (ajour) op het blad en de steel.
- Keurmerken: Volledig en zeer duidelijk gekeurd op de voorzijde met de Nederlandse rijkskeuren: de lopende leeuw met '2' (.833 zilvergehalte), de Minerva-kop en de jaarletter.
- Afmetingen: Lengte 21 cm
- Gewicht: 45,00 gram

Staat:
In uitstekende, perfecte antieke staat. Het fijne ajourwerk is volledig intact zonder breuken of defecten. Geen deuken. Slechts milde, normale oppervlakkige krasjes conform de leeftijd. Zie de foto's voor een nauwkeurige indruk.

[EN]
An exquisite antique Dutch solid silver cake / pastry server (Taartschep), dating from the early 20th century. This server is a beautiful showcase of traditional Netherlands silverware craftsmanship, mixing high-relief figurative art with delicate scroll piercing.

Design & Iconography:
- Blade Scene: The upper blade features a wonderfully crisp, hand-chased relief depicting a classic Dutch tavern genre scene with figures smoking pipes and drinking around a wooden barrel, framed by stylized baroque flourishes.
- Openwork: The lower portion of the blade and the decorative handle are intricately cut out with scrolled foliage and floral openwork (ajour).
- Hallmarks: Struck with full and very clear Dutch state hallmarks on the front surface of the blade, including the Lion Passant marked with a "2" (guaranteeing the Dutch 2nd standard purity of .833 solid silver), the Minerva assay office head, and the official year letter.

Specifications:
- Material: .833 Solid Silver
- Total Length: 21 cm
- Total Weight: 45.00 grams

Condition:
In excellent, near-perfect antique condition. The server has been wonderfully preserved; the delicate pierced scrollwork is completely intact with no splits, breaks, or bends. There are no dents or restorations. The silver surface shows only minor, superficial handling scratches consistent with gentle age and usage. A beautiful, investment-grade collector's piece ready for the table.

[NL]
Een prachtige antieke Nederlandse massief zilveren taartschep (vroege 20e eeuw). Dit stuk is een schitterend voorbeeld van traditioneel Nederlands zilversmeedwerk.

Details:
- Decoratie: Handgedreven reliëf met een gedetailleerde Hollandse herbergscène en een rijkelijk opengewerkt bloem- en bladmotief (ajour) op het blad en de steel.
- Keurmerken: Volledig en zeer duidelijk gekeurd op de voorzijde met de Nederlandse rijkskeuren: de lopende leeuw met '2' (.833 zilvergehalte), de Minerva-kop en de jaarletter.
- Afmetingen: Lengte 21 cm
- Gewicht: 45,00 gram

Staat:
In uitstekende, perfecte antieke staat. Het fijne ajourwerk is volledig intact zonder breuken of defecten. Geen deuken. Slechts milde, normale oppervlakkige krasjes conform de leeftijd. Zie de foto's voor een nauwkeurige indruk.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Baroque style
Gross weight
45 g
Silver type
.833 silver
Title additional information
Dutch Openwork Ajour
Country of origin
Netherlands
Material
Silver
Style
Antique
Colour
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
20.5 cm
Width
5.9 cm
Depth
3 mm
Estimated period
1910-1920
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Private

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