Spoon (12) - Silver

Beautiful and versatile collection of 11 antique and vintage silver objects from the Netherlands, France, and England. An interesting and varied lot for the European silver collector.

Overview of the collection:

Massive / cast silver lion (Netherlands, ’s-Hertogenbosch):

Beautifully detailed lying lion (134 grams) (miniature / furniture or lid ornament).

Stamped with assaying mark (800) and city/master marks (’s-Hertogenbosch).

Engraved silver goblet (55 grams) / Timbale (France):

Classic French drinking cup with fine guilloché/machined engraved pattern and floral cartouche.

Inspected on the bottom with French silver marks (including master mark in a diamond).

Classic pepper shaker on legs (50 grams) (England):

Elegant baluster-shaped shaker on three claw feet with a profiled rim.

Fitted with clear English hallmarks (including date letter, city mark and maker).

Set of 8 pieces of Dutch silver cutlery and spoons:

Various sugar/tea spoons and small ladles with twisted stems, engravings, openwork crowns, and shell-shaped / ladle-shaped bowls (including a cream/punch ladle with hook and floral motifs).

Marked with various Dutch silver marks (including sword, master marks and date letters).

Specifications:
Object: Silver collection (11-piece)
Origin: Netherlands, France & United Kingdom
Period: 19th / 20th century
Material: Silver (various fineness: first, second and third fineness / .925, .835, .800)
Total weight: 324 grams
Condition report:
General: In good to used condition consistent with age and use, with light surface scratches and patina (see photos).
Pepper shaker: Shows clear signs of use/damage (including dings/irregularities on the feet/walls).
Lion & goblet: In good condition with nice details.
Spoons / ladles: Generally in neat, collectible condition.
(Please view the photos closely; they form an integral part of the condition description).