Pair of Antique 1878 Dutch .833 Silver Leaf Serving Spoons, A. Kuijlenburg, 147g
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A matched pair of heavy-gauge, 19th-century Dutch solid silver serving spoons (berry, fruit, or salad servers) crafted in 1878 by renowned Schoonhoven silversmith Adrianus Kuijlenburg Pzn.
Design & Craftsmanship:
Both spoons feature broad, leaf-shaped bowls adorned with intricate hand-engraved botanical veining, serrated edges, and symmetrical pierced cutouts for draining fruit or berry juices. Classic Dutch spiral-twisted stems transition smoothly into smaller, matching engraved leaf finials. No monograms.
Both spoons feature broad, leaf-shaped bowls adorned with intricate hand-engraved botanical veining, serrated edges, and symmetrical pierced cutouts for draining fruit or berry juices. Classic Dutch spiral-twisted stems transition smoothly into smaller, matching engraved leaf finials. No monograms.
Hallmarks (Fully Marked on Reverse Finials):
- Maker's Mark: "AK" above a star and "47" in a square punch, registered to Adrianus Kuijlenburg Pzn (active in Schoonhoven, 1862–1882)
- Silver Standard: Lion Passant with "2" in a hexagon, official Dutch guarantee mark for .833 solid silver (second standard)
- Assay Office: Minerva head in a circle (Schoonhoven)
- Date Letter: Gothic "T" in a circle, dating the pair to 1878
Specifications:
- Length: 7.75 inches each
- Bowl Width: 2.75 inches at widest point
- Combined Weight: 147.0 grams (solid .833 silver)
- Origin: Schoonhoven, Netherlands
- Year: 1878
Condition:
Very good antique condition. The twisted stems are straight, the pierced bowls are free of splits or repairs, and the bright-cut leaf engraving remains crisp and well-defined. Light surface micro-scratches and natural patina consistent with age and gentle use. Please review all close-up photos of the front, back, and hallmarks as part of the description.
Very good antique condition. The twisted stems are straight, the pierced bowls are free of splits or repairs, and the bright-cut leaf engraving remains crisp and well-defined. Light surface micro-scratches and natural patina consistent with age and gentle use. Please review all close-up photos of the front, back, and hallmarks as part of the description.