Van Kempen & Begeer - Stevig model - Bonbon - IJsblokjes - Sugar tongs - .835 silver - 1961 - Solid silver
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Dutch silver sugar tongs by Van Kempen & Begeer, Stevig model Bonbon – for sugar cubes, bonbons and ice cubes, 11.5 cm long, 37 g, .835 silver, dating to 1961, in excellent condition with claw feet.
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This concerns a Dutch silver sugar-tongs with claw feet, made by Van Kempen & Begeer. The claw feet are detailed (see photos). It is a SOLID MODEL that fits many cutlery patterns.
The sugar tongs are suitable for presenting sugar lumps, bonbons, and ice cubes.
The silver tongs are part of an estate from a family in Voorburg and were purchased in the 1960s from a jeweller in Voorburg. It is permitted for Edel to offer this item on Catawiki with a MINIMUM/RESERVE PRICE of 70 euros.
The following information is relevant:
Country of origin: Netherlands
Material: silver
Certified: Yes (see photos)
2x silver fineness marks: Sword + Walking Lion to the right = 835/1000 (2nd fineness)
Master mark: VKB = Van Kempen en Begeer Voorschoten/Zeist (1961–present)
Assay office: Minerva B = Utrecht
Year letter: B = 1961
Length: 11.5 cm
Silver weight: 37 g
Condition: Good
This Dutch silver sugar tongs are well packed and sent by registered/insured post, but they can also be picked up by appointment at Edel Erfgoed in Klarenbeek, the Netherlands (near Apeldoorn).
Seller's Story
Edel Erfgoed is a specialist in the field of (applied) art and utensils from the 19th, 20th and 21st century (Antique, Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Art Deco, Amsterdam School, Vintage and Contemporary applied art). It concerns a wide range of renowned glass artists, ceramists, metal and wood workers and silver and goldsmiths. This includes items such as vases, photo frames, prints, candlesticks, lamps, crockery, jewellery, cutlery, wall plates and decorative tiles.
The showroom of Edel Erfgoed is located in Klarenbeek (near Apeldoorn). You can view items by appointment, but you can also get acquainted with the range via the Edel Erfgoed website.
Translated by Google TranslateThis concerns a Dutch silver sugar-tongs with claw feet, made by Van Kempen & Begeer. The claw feet are detailed (see photos). It is a SOLID MODEL that fits many cutlery patterns.
The sugar tongs are suitable for presenting sugar lumps, bonbons, and ice cubes.
The silver tongs are part of an estate from a family in Voorburg and were purchased in the 1960s from a jeweller in Voorburg. It is permitted for Edel to offer this item on Catawiki with a MINIMUM/RESERVE PRICE of 70 euros.
The following information is relevant:
Country of origin: Netherlands
Material: silver
Certified: Yes (see photos)
2x silver fineness marks: Sword + Walking Lion to the right = 835/1000 (2nd fineness)
Master mark: VKB = Van Kempen en Begeer Voorschoten/Zeist (1961–present)
Assay office: Minerva B = Utrecht
Year letter: B = 1961
Length: 11.5 cm
Silver weight: 37 g
Condition: Good
This Dutch silver sugar tongs are well packed and sent by registered/insured post, but they can also be picked up by appointment at Edel Erfgoed in Klarenbeek, the Netherlands (near Apeldoorn).
Seller's Story
Edel Erfgoed is a specialist in the field of (applied) art and utensils from the 19th, 20th and 21st century (Antique, Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Art Deco, Amsterdam School, Vintage and Contemporary applied art). It concerns a wide range of renowned glass artists, ceramists, metal and wood workers and silver and goldsmiths. This includes items such as vases, photo frames, prints, candlesticks, lamps, crockery, jewellery, cutlery, wall plates and decorative tiles.
The showroom of Edel Erfgoed is located in Klarenbeek (near Apeldoorn). You can view items by appointment, but you can also get acquainted with the range via the Edel Erfgoed website.
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Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
37 g
Silver type
.835 silver
Title additional information
Solid silver
Country of origin
Netherlands
Designer/artist/maker
Van Kempen & Begeer - Stevig model - Bonbon - IJsblokjes
Material
Silver
Style
Mid-century modern
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
11.5 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1961
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