Dutch silver figurative spoon; plus five ship terminal spoons (6)
An early 19th century Dutch silver spoon, with ovoid shape bowl to a part pierced stem and figurative terminal, with lion passant standard mark, Minerva head, and date letter for 1814, length 18.8cm; together with a set of five similarly designed spoons with ship terminals, partly rubbed struck marks to reverse of bowls, not identified, approximate length 18.5cm. Total weight 11.15ozt (347g). (6)
Condition Report:
- Dutch spoon with lion passant mark for .833 minimum standard; Minerva head possibly with letter F - for Leeuwarden Assay Office
- Bowls of ship terminal spoons testing around 84% to 85% Ag
- Fellows uses a Thermo Scientific Nitron Handheld XRF Analyser to test metals. This technology is limited to examining metal to a depth of approximately 8 microns
- Fellows does not guarantee the standard of silver, unless an item is hallmarked. Results from electronically tested items should only be used as a guide and with caution, as false readings are possible
- Condition reports are offered as a guide only and due to the number of spoons in this lot we strongly recommend viewing in person to satisfy yourself as to its condition
An early 19th century Dutch silver spoon, with ovoid shape bowl to a part pierced stem and figurative terminal, with lion passant standard mark, Minerva head, and date letter for 1814, length 18.8cm; together with a set of five similarly designed spoons with ship terminals, partly rubbed struck marks to reverse of bowls, not identified, approximate length 18.5cm. Total weight 11.15ozt (347g). (6)
Condition Report:
- Dutch spoon with lion passant mark for .833 minimum standard; Minerva head possibly with letter F - for Leeuwarden Assay Office
- Bowls of ship terminal spoons testing around 84% to 85% Ag
- Fellows uses a Thermo Scientific Nitron Handheld XRF Analyser to test metals. This technology is limited to examining metal to a depth of approximately 8 microns
- Fellows does not guarantee the standard of silver, unless an item is hallmarked. Results from electronically tested items should only be used as a guide and with caution, as false readings are possible
- Condition reports are offered as a guide only and due to the number of spoons in this lot we strongly recommend viewing in person to satisfy yourself as to its condition
