Antique Sugar Casting Spoon, Dutch, Silver, Sifter, Import Hallmarks, Victorian
Stock No
26186
2024
- £595.00
- €701 Euro
- $801 US Dollar
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Item Description
This is a small antique sugar casting spoon. A Dutch, 930 silver sifter with London import hallmarks, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
A fascinating imported spoon, with appealing detail and form
Displays a desirable aged patina, gently time-worn with careful use
Dutch 930 silver presents bright tonality, with minimal tarnishing
Fine, pierced fretwork to the scoop, for casting sugar across desserts
Short handle accentuated with a decorative male cameo
Scoop engraved with a sitting female, in traditional dress
930 mark typical of Dutch silver, representing a 93% purity by weight
London import marks added to test the purity of the item upon entry to Britain
Hosts the importers mark ETB, for Edwin Thompson Bryant
The hallmarks are the Lion Passant silver mark, and the date letter R for 1892
The second letter is the 'F' in an oval to signify that it was Foreign made
The final emblem is the Leopard, London's official town mark
This is a delightful antique sugar casting spoon, with fascinating import marks. A treat for the table, or within a collection. Delivered ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 6cm (2.25'')
Max Depth: 2cm (.75'')
Max Length: 10cm (4'')
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Hele, Devon
Item Dimensions
H: 10cm W: 6cm D: 2cm
Period
1900s
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Hele, Devon
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)207 1833511
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