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

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).