Cutlery set (4) - .833 silver, .800 silver
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Set of four antique silver flatware pieces imported to the Netherlands from France, including a 15 cm ragout or sauce spoon with 800/1000 silver and Minerva head mark, Dutch import marks, a 17 cm Dutch sugar or sauce spoon with 833/1000 silver and Minerva head, and two 14 cm Dutch forks in Biedermeier style with 833/1000 silver marks, year letter e (1889) and accompanying Dutch office marks, all dating to the 19th century.
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Description from the seller
Set of 4 silver cutlery: (described as in the order of the photos)
- A Dutch-imported antique French ragout or sauce spoon.
Dimensions: Length 15 cm X Width 6.3 cm X Height 4 cm.
Characteristics of the hallmarks:
Minerva head 2: Official French imperial mark from 1838. 2nd quality silver (800/1000).
Letter M: The personal master mark of the silversmith.
Right mark: A Dutch or Belgian tax/reimbursement mark for the import of foreign silver.
In the bowl of the spoon sits the following stamp: Running Lion with a '2': This is the official Dutch fineness mark for second quality silver, used from 1814.
- An antique 19th-century Dutch silver sugar or sauce spoon, characterized by a graceful engraved, curved stem with floral Biedermeier motifs.
Dimensions: Length 17 cm X Width 4.3 cm X Height 3.7 cm.
Characteristics of the hallmarks:
Running Lion with '2': Indicates Dutch second quality solid silver (833/1000), in use from 1814 to 1953.
Minerva’s head: The office mark of a Dutch guarantor office.
- Two antique 19th-century Dutch silver sour/pickle forks or canapé forks in Biedermeier style, distinguished by finely openworked and engraved stems. (1950-1870)
Dimensions: Length 14 cm X Width 1.6 cm X Height 2.5 cm.
The forks bear authentic Dutch silver marks, indicating a silver content of 83.3% (second quality silver) and dating from the mid-19th century.
Characteristics of the hallmark signs:
Lopende Leeuw with a '2': This is the official Dutch fineness mark for second quality silver (.833 purity), used from 1814.
Year letter: The square stamp with the letter indicates the specific production year. The Gothic or stylized letter 'e' in this shield stands for the year 1889.
Office mark (Minerva head): The smaller round stamps elsewhere on the silver indicate the legal assay office (such as office Schoonhoven or Utrecht).
Origin of the silverware
The specific openwork pattern and the placement of the hallmarks exactly match the craftsmanship of the well-known silver factory J.M. van Kempen & Zonen from Voorschoten. This type of decoration was widely used at the time for luxurious serving cutlery, such as a silver pâté pie or cake server from the year 1889.
Overall condition is good. Only the sugar spoon has a bend in the handle. (this can be easily hammered/ground out by a silversmith)
Please study the photos carefully; they form part of the description.
The cutlery will be carefully packed and sent by registered mail.
Set of 4 silver cutlery: (described as in the order of the photos)
- A Dutch-imported antique French ragout or sauce spoon.
Dimensions: Length 15 cm X Width 6.3 cm X Height 4 cm.
Characteristics of the hallmarks:
Minerva head 2: Official French imperial mark from 1838. 2nd quality silver (800/1000).
Letter M: The personal master mark of the silversmith.
Right mark: A Dutch or Belgian tax/reimbursement mark for the import of foreign silver.
In the bowl of the spoon sits the following stamp: Running Lion with a '2': This is the official Dutch fineness mark for second quality silver, used from 1814.
- An antique 19th-century Dutch silver sugar or sauce spoon, characterized by a graceful engraved, curved stem with floral Biedermeier motifs.
Dimensions: Length 17 cm X Width 4.3 cm X Height 3.7 cm.
Characteristics of the hallmarks:
Running Lion with '2': Indicates Dutch second quality solid silver (833/1000), in use from 1814 to 1953.
Minerva’s head: The office mark of a Dutch guarantor office.
- Two antique 19th-century Dutch silver sour/pickle forks or canapé forks in Biedermeier style, distinguished by finely openworked and engraved stems. (1950-1870)
Dimensions: Length 14 cm X Width 1.6 cm X Height 2.5 cm.
The forks bear authentic Dutch silver marks, indicating a silver content of 83.3% (second quality silver) and dating from the mid-19th century.
Characteristics of the hallmark signs:
Lopende Leeuw with a '2': This is the official Dutch fineness mark for second quality silver (.833 purity), used from 1814.
Year letter: The square stamp with the letter indicates the specific production year. The Gothic or stylized letter 'e' in this shield stands for the year 1889.
Office mark (Minerva head): The smaller round stamps elsewhere on the silver indicate the legal assay office (such as office Schoonhoven or Utrecht).
Origin of the silverware
The specific openwork pattern and the placement of the hallmarks exactly match the craftsmanship of the well-known silver factory J.M. van Kempen & Zonen from Voorschoten. This type of decoration was widely used at the time for luxurious serving cutlery, such as a silver pâté pie or cake server from the year 1889.
Overall condition is good. Only the sugar spoon has a bend in the handle. (this can be easily hammered/ground out by a silversmith)
Please study the photos carefully; they form part of the description.
The cutlery will be carefully packed and sent by registered mail.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
96 g
Silver type
.800 silver, .833 silver
Specific region of origin
Frankrijk
Number of objects
4
Country of origin
Netherlands
Material
Silver
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
4 cm
Width
6.3 cm
Depth
17 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850, 1850-1900
