{"product_id":"pair-of-antique-1878-dutch-833-silver-leaf-serving-spoons-a-kuijlenburg-147g","title":"Pair of Antique 1878 Dutch .833 Silver Leaf Serving Spoons, A. Kuijlenburg, 147g","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Craftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarks (Fully Marked on Reverse Finials):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker's Mark: \"AK\" above a star and \"47\" in a square punch, registered to Adrianus Kuijlenburg Pzn (active in Schoonhoven, 1862–1882)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver Standard: Lion Passant with \"2\" in a hexagon, official Dutch guarantee mark for .833 solid silver (second standard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssay Office: Minerva head in a circle (Schoonhoven)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate Letter: Gothic \"T\" in a circle, dating the pair to 1878\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 7.75 inches each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBowl Width: 2.75 inches at widest point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombined Weight: 147.0 grams (solid .833 silver)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Schoonhoven, Netherlands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1878\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery 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.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vendor Purchase","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51143029260507,"sku":"4224308864971","price":384.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/9812\/3369\/files\/UntitledDesign-2026-11-14T152518.313.jpg?v=1794687962","url":"https:\/\/goodmansantiques.com\/products\/pair-of-antique-1878-dutch-833-silver-leaf-serving-spoons-a-kuijlenburg-147g","provider":"Goodman's Antiques \u0026 Estate Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}