Hors d'oeuvre set (2) - Silver - Diencouvert

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Two-piece Schoonhoven silver diencouvert dating to 1910–1920, with a clover motif at the end of the handle, marked H 1917, likely Meyer, J. & Jan de Bruin, Dutch hallmark (2e gehalte) and Minerva head, consisting of a 13.9 cm fork (18 g) and a 14.4 cm spoon (18 g).

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This Schoonhoven serving cutlery is an early 20th-century example of Dutch silver of second quality. The small dimensions indicate use as travel cutlery or for children. The object features a handsome four-leaf clover motif at the end of the handle.
- Marks: Year letter H (1917), master mark (oval horizontal contour, probably Meyer, J. & Jan de Bruin), Dutch lion (second quality), Minerva head (Schoonhoven).
- Dimensions:
- Fork: Length 13.9 cm, weight 18 g.
- Spoon: Length 14.4 cm, width 3.2 cm, weight 18 g.
- Condition: Excellent.
- Art historical context: Cutlery like this was popular for personal use during travel or in small households. The Art Nouveau/Art Deco style is characterized by clean lines and functionality.
- Literature: Modern Silver (Annelies Krekel).

This Schoonhoven serving cutlery is an early 20th-century example of Dutch silver of second quality. The small dimensions indicate use as travel cutlery or for children. The object features a handsome four-leaf clover motif at the end of the handle.
- Marks: Year letter H (1917), master mark (oval horizontal contour, probably Meyer, J. & Jan de Bruin), Dutch lion (second quality), Minerva head (Schoonhoven).
- Dimensions:
- Fork: Length 13.9 cm, weight 18 g.
- Spoon: Length 14.4 cm, width 3.2 cm, weight 18 g.
- Condition: Excellent.
- Art historical context: Cutlery like this was popular for personal use during travel or in small households. The Art Nouveau/Art Deco style is characterized by clean lines and functionality.
- Literature: Modern Silver (Annelies Krekel).

Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
37 g
Title additional information
Diencouvert
Number of objects
2
Material
Silver
Country of origin
Netherlands
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
14.3 cm
Width
3 cm
Depth
1 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
The NetherlandsVerified
29
Objects sold
Private

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