Post-medieval Pewter Spoon with Tudor Rose Mark - Amsterdam - Maker's Initials W P (Willem Pieterszoon)
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This good-condition post-medieval pewter spoon, dating to circa 1590–1615, has a fig-shaped bowl bearing a crowned Tudor Rose mark with the initials W P, attributed to Amsterdam spoon maker Willem Pieterszoon.
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Typical late 16th century pewter spoon with Tudor Rose in the bowl, initials W P in the crown of the rose. The spoon has a fig-shaped bowl and a long, slender hexagonal stem.
The inside of the bowl bears a clearly struck crowned rose maker’s mark with the initials W P, attributed to the documented craftsman / master spoon maker Willem Pieterszoon, active in Amsterdam circa 1590–1615.
-> The crowned rose, commonly referred to as a Tudor Rose mark, was widely used as a quality and maker’s mark on early pewter.
Length: ± 17,5 cm
Diameter bowl: ± 55,5 mm
Reference: "Opgravingen in Amsterdam", blz 300, lepel type III.
Intact and in good solid condition. Smooth and shiny patina, signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
-> Pewter spoons became common household items in England and northern Europe by the late 15th century, replacing wood or bone spoons for the middle classes. Pewter was a practical yet prestigious material, cheaper than silver but elegant enough for the table.
Spoons like this often formed part of a personal eating set, travellers and guests often carried their own spoon.
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* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
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* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Typical late 16th century pewter spoon with Tudor Rose in the bowl, initials W P in the crown of the rose. The spoon has a fig-shaped bowl and a long, slender hexagonal stem.
The inside of the bowl bears a clearly struck crowned rose maker’s mark with the initials W P, attributed to the documented craftsman / master spoon maker Willem Pieterszoon, active in Amsterdam circa 1590–1615.
-> The crowned rose, commonly referred to as a Tudor Rose mark, was widely used as a quality and maker’s mark on early pewter.
Length: ± 17,5 cm
Diameter bowl: ± 55,5 mm
Reference: "Opgravingen in Amsterdam", blz 300, lepel type III.
Intact and in good solid condition. Smooth and shiny patina, signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
-> Pewter spoons became common household items in England and northern Europe by the late 15th century, replacing wood or bone spoons for the middle classes. Pewter was a practical yet prestigious material, cheaper than silver but elegant enough for the table.
Spoons like this often formed part of a personal eating set, travellers and guests often carried their own spoon.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Post-medieval
Century/timeframe
1590-1615
Name of object
Spoon with Tudor Rose Mark - Amsterdam - Maker's Initials W P (Willem Pieterszoon)
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
Pewter
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2025
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
