Silver apostle spoon, R. Scheltens, Groningen, 19th century

Silver apostle spoon made by the silversmith R. Scheltens from Groningen. He was active from 1858 to 1889.

The spoon is marked with the maker's mark RS2 and the tax mark dolphin with export key.

The spoon also has pseudo-marks. This was done to make a 19th-century silver spoon appear to be 18th-century. Especially from England, there was a high demand for 18th-century Dutch silver. Pseudo-marks were used to meet this demand.

The spoon has a beautifully decorated handle and is crowned with the apostle Andrew holding the St. Andrew's cross.

On the back of the bowl is the inscription: H M Anno 1669.

In good condition.

Weight: 45.9 grams. Length: 18.5 cm.