interesting key-mark

[Theoderich]

there is a citrus-spoon (ca. 1810-1830) with an interesting key-Hallmark
the makersmark looks like [GHN]

[oel]

Hi Theoderich,



It is a Dutch tea spoon made in Leiden hence the key mark with year letter script letter L for 1794 or script P for 1797, for 2nd standard or "kleine keur" first mentioned in 1661. The year letter could be above, next and under the key.

The maker's mark reads GHN for: Gerardus Hendrikus Nieuwenhuyzen registered in Leiden from 1792-1818. He used GHN from 1792-1811 and N above a Poppy in a lozenge (French style) from 1812/1818. Gerardus Hendricus Nieuwenhuijzen died in Leiden February 3, in 1818, born in Leiden, 49 years old, residing in Mare wijk 6 nr 1199, zilversmid by profession.
See Leiden:
http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=32028

Best wishes,

Peter

[Theoderich]

Hi Peter,
thanks for the quick answer.
I was hoping that it is a city in Germany, but the style for the spoon
looks like Netherlands or Nordrhein-Westfalen.
1794 or 1797 - the spoons are older than I had suspected.

Best Regards
Theo