{"product_id":"set-zilveren-natfruitlepels-serveerlepels-fa-j-m-van-kempen-en-zonen-voorschoten-1889","title":"Set of silver fruit spoons \/ serving spoons, J.M. van Kempen en Zonen, Voorschoten, 1889","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA magnificent, heavy set of two antique silver wet fruit spoons with a beautiful openwork bird motif, crafted by the world-renowned Royal Dutch Factory of Gold and Silver Works J.M. van Kempen \u0026amp; Zonen from Voorschoten.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThese spoons are a masterful example of high-quality Dutch craftsmanship from the late 19th century. The generous bowl parts are masterfully hand-pierced and intricately chased. A \u003cstrong\u003eflying bird (possibly a kingfisher or swallow)\u003c\/strong\u003e with widespread wings is depicted, surrounded by stylized reed or bamboo leaves. The extremely fine engravings in the feathers and the expertly sawn-out openings attest to the absolute top quality for which the Van Kempen company is known.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe handles are exquisitely finished with a twisted central section and a geometrically engraved handle. Perfect for serving wet fruit or compote.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications and Hallmarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2nd grade silver (hallmarked with the \"2\" Lion Passant)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssay Office:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Hague (Minerva head with the letter C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear letter:\u003c\/strong\u003e e (stands for the year 1889)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker's mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reclining half moon with lateral points above VK in a square (Fa. J.M. van Kempen en Zonen, Voorschoten, active period 1858-1924)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 106.7 grams (total)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e In excellent and very neat antique condition with razor-sharp engravings and a beautiful shine.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBring home the absolute top class of historical Dutch silver. Now available as a set on zilverwebsite.nl!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr class=\"j3tEEe\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Zilverwebsite.nl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56756640907604,"sku":"26-03-3653","price":325.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/2857\/7876\/files\/IMG_20260810_184736107.jpg?v=1786383256","url":"https:\/\/zilverwebsite.nl\/en\/products\/set-zilveren-natfruitlepels-serveerlepels-fa-j-m-van-kempen-en-zonen-voorschoten-1889","provider":"Zilverwebsite.nl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}