Hi - I’m new to this forum. I believe it is a Dutch piece because of the lion hallmark facing right.
I appreciate any insite anyone may have on this spoon. Thank you.
Trying to determine the ERA and origin of this spoon
Re: Trying to determine the ERA and origin of this spoon
Hi, welcome to the forum. Dutch ornamental spoon. The maker's mark in a square shield is rubbed and not clear enough to be identified. The lion passant above 2 for 2 nd standard silver 833/000 fineness, used 1814-1953. Are there no other marks, like assay office mark or Minerva head and a year letter?
For Dutch ( hall)marks see:
http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=32028
Peter
For Dutch ( hall)marks see:
http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=32028
Peter
Re: Trying to determine the ERA and origin of this spoon
Thanks Peter.Those are the only 2 hallmarks I see on the spoon. There are a lot of intricate details on the handle. I included a few more pictures. 1 more of the hallmarks and a close up of the back/front of the stem next to the ship. Does the bow and arrow crest on the back of the spoon mean anything?
Thanks again for all of your help.
Thanks again for all of your help.
Re: Trying to determine the ERA and origin of this spoon
Also, I forgot to mention that the spoon is 13” long.
Re: Trying to determine the ERA and origin of this spoon
Hi, it is a pity the marks are rubbed out perhaps the spoon bowl has been over polished. I believe the crest to be a fantasy crest and part of the decoration. The spoon is a 19th/early 20th century copy of an ornamental type of spoon originated in the 18th century. Below a 18th century ornamental spoon made in Amsterdam.
http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... 50#p121450
Peter.
http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... 50#p121450
Peter.
Re: Trying to determine the ERA and origin of this spoon
Thank you so much for all of your help and wisdom. I have 2 more spoons (wedding gift from my ex-husbands Grandmother 22 years ago) that I’m trying to get more information on. However, I dont know their origin. I know this is a Danish forum. Suggestions on where to post for more information?
Thanks-
Thanks-
Re: Trying to determine the ERA and origin of this spoon
Your welcome. This is the Dutch forum, just post the new topic here. One of the moderators, if not Dutch will move it to the correct forum.
Peter.
Peter.