ZEER ZELDZAAM - Antieke Absintlepel - Gerritsen & Van Kempen - Spoon - .835 silver - Solid silver
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Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.
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Antique Dutch silver absinthe spoon by Gerritsen & Van Kempen (GVK), 1924–1951, made of .835 silver, 12 cm wide by 10.6 cm high, weighing 25.56 g, in excellent condition with three arms and marked Zwaardje, from Zeist, Netherlands.
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This is a VERY RARE antique Dutch silver absinthe spoon. The spoon has three "arms." This absinthe spoon comes from an inheritance of a family from Leiden. The previous owner was a collector of Dutch silver items. Edel Erfgoed offers this rare absinthe spoon via Catawiki with a MINIMUM/RESERVE PRICE of 285 euros.
An absinthe spoon is a special spoon used to drip sugar into absinthe/alcoholic drinks. It is designed to rest on the rim of a glass and has a number of holes in the middle of the spoon. A sugar cube is placed on the spoon, which is then positioned on the rim of the glass. The sugar cube is then lit on fire or is dripped with ice water/soda water over the cube.
This absinthe spoon can also be used as a tea infuser.
The following information is relevant:
Material: Silver
Marked: Yes, see photos
Silversmith: G.V.K = Gerritsen & Van Kempen
Silver hallmarked: Swordmark = second fineness of silver (835/1000)
Dimensions: Width x height = 12 cm x 10.6 cm
Diameter of the sieve/middle piece: 4.1 cm
Weight = 25.56 g
Condition: Good
Note: The glass does NOT come with the lot and is NOT included/
This antique Dutch silver absinthe spoon is well packed and sent by registered/insured mail, but it can also be picked up by appointment at Edel Erfgoed in Klarenbeek, 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 is a VERY RARE antique Dutch silver absinthe spoon. The spoon has three "arms." This absinthe spoon comes from an inheritance of a family from Leiden. The previous owner was a collector of Dutch silver items. Edel Erfgoed offers this rare absinthe spoon via Catawiki with a MINIMUM/RESERVE PRICE of 285 euros.
An absinthe spoon is a special spoon used to drip sugar into absinthe/alcoholic drinks. It is designed to rest on the rim of a glass and has a number of holes in the middle of the spoon. A sugar cube is placed on the spoon, which is then positioned on the rim of the glass. The sugar cube is then lit on fire or is dripped with ice water/soda water over the cube.
This absinthe spoon can also be used as a tea infuser.
The following information is relevant:
Material: Silver
Marked: Yes, see photos
Silversmith: G.V.K = Gerritsen & Van Kempen
Silver hallmarked: Swordmark = second fineness of silver (835/1000)
Dimensions: Width x height = 12 cm x 10.6 cm
Diameter of the sieve/middle piece: 4.1 cm
Weight = 25.56 g
Condition: Good
Note: The glass does NOT come with the lot and is NOT included/
This antique Dutch silver absinthe spoon is well packed and sent by registered/insured mail, but it can also be picked up by appointment at Edel Erfgoed in Klarenbeek, 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
Style subtype
Arts & Crafts
Gross weight
25.56 g
Silver type
.835 silver
Specific region of origin
Zeist
Title additional information
Solid silver
Country of origin
Netherlands
Manufacturer/brand
ZEER ZELDZAAM - Antieke Absintlepel
Material
Silver
Designer/artist/maker
Gerritsen & Van Kempen
Style
Antique
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
12 cm
Width
10.6 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1924-1951
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