R. Scheltens - Coffee spoon (12) - 19th-century silver Apostle spoons in a case - .934 silver
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Set of 12 antique 1st-grade silver Apostle spoons by R. Scheltens, 19th‑century replica in a case, each spoon about 9 cm long, total weight 446 g incl. case and 104 g of pure silver, Netherlands origin, case dimensions 25.3 × 13.5 cm.
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Description from the seller
12x Antique 1st quality silver Apostle spoons, unique complete set, coming in a suitable case (J.R. Jedeloo, The Hague).
Length of spoons 9 cm.
Net silver weight 104 grams.
Case dimensions 25.3 cm x 13.5 cm.
Total weight including case 446 grams.
Silver hallmarks:
The 18th-century master mark VB from Deventer is the mark of silversmith Willem Brandenburg (in historical sources also referred to as W. Brandenburg or initiated as WB/VB, since the letters 'V' and 'W' or 'V' and 'B' in old punches sometimes overlapped or could be read as 'V' due to engraving methods).
He was active as master silversmith in Deventer from 1742 to 1797.
City hallmark: The Deventer Eagle (the German imperial eagle, since Deventer was a historic imperial city).
However the spoons are also hallmarked with RS2 (where the S has become illegible due to wear), which is the official master mark of R. Scheltens from Groningen (active late 19th century).
He was known for making high-quality Apostle spoons with pseudo hallmarks of 18th-century smiths to meet the great historical demand.
These Apostle spoons do not originate from the 18th century, but they are a very fine, high-quality 19th-century replica set and thus have historical value.
1 spoon bears only the RS2 hallmark.
The spoons are in good condition.
The case shows signs of wear on the outside; otherwise it is fine.
Carefully and securely packed.
Registered/insured shipping.
Fast dispatch, but pickup is also possible.
12x Antique 1st quality silver Apostle spoons, unique complete set, coming in a suitable case (J.R. Jedeloo, The Hague).
Length of spoons 9 cm.
Net silver weight 104 grams.
Case dimensions 25.3 cm x 13.5 cm.
Total weight including case 446 grams.
Silver hallmarks:
The 18th-century master mark VB from Deventer is the mark of silversmith Willem Brandenburg (in historical sources also referred to as W. Brandenburg or initiated as WB/VB, since the letters 'V' and 'W' or 'V' and 'B' in old punches sometimes overlapped or could be read as 'V' due to engraving methods).
He was active as master silversmith in Deventer from 1742 to 1797.
City hallmark: The Deventer Eagle (the German imperial eagle, since Deventer was a historic imperial city).
However the spoons are also hallmarked with RS2 (where the S has become illegible due to wear), which is the official master mark of R. Scheltens from Groningen (active late 19th century).
He was known for making high-quality Apostle spoons with pseudo hallmarks of 18th-century smiths to meet the great historical demand.
These Apostle spoons do not originate from the 18th century, but they are a very fine, high-quality 19th-century replica set and thus have historical value.
1 spoon bears only the RS2 hallmark.
The spoons are in good condition.
The case shows signs of wear on the outside; otherwise it is fine.
Carefully and securely packed.
Registered/insured shipping.
Fast dispatch, but pickup is also possible.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
446 g
Silver type
.934 silver
Number of objects
12
Country of origin
Netherlands
Material
Silver
Designer/artist/maker
R. Scheltens
Model
19th-century silver Apostle spoons in a case
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
3.8 cm
Width
25.5 cm
Depth
13.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
