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Silver Fruit Serving Cutlery, Johannes Mulder, Amsterdam, 1848/1849

Silver Fruit Serving Cutlery, Johannes Mulder, Amsterdam, 1848/1849

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An extremely rare and museum-quality antique silver fruit serving set, fabulously hand-engraved and openworked by the prominent Amsterdam master silversmith Johannes Mulder, who was active from 1845 to 1862.
This exclusive dessert set is a historical masterpiece in opulent Neo-Rococo style, specifically designed for elegantly serving fruit, wet fruit, or compote.
The fruit spoon features breathtakingly beautiful, manually fretted scrollwork (openwork) surrounded by delicate lines and refined floral engravings. The accompanying fruit fork has four beautifully shaped tines with characteristic cut-outs at the base. Both wide, hollow handle sections are richly adorned with deep, razor-sharp engravings of acanthus leaves and scroll motifs.
Johannes Mulder was a respected Amsterdam master silversmith known for his exceptional skill in chasing, engraving, and openwork sawing of silverware. His workshop produced only high-quality luxury silver items, from monumental tobacco pots and chafing dishes to extremely exclusive serving utensils. Mulder's pieces are recognizable by his characteristic maker's mark: a fish above the letters JM. Works by his hand are rare, cherished by connoisseurs, and are regularly found in prominent silver collections and museum inventories. This serving set is a prime example of the refinement he achieved around the mid-19th century. 
Specifications and Hallmarks:
  • Silver purity: 2nd grade silver (hallmarked with the "Running Lion 2") 
  • Assay Office: Amsterdam (Minerva head with the letter A)
  • Year Letters:
    • Spoon: O (stands for the year 1848)
    • Fork: P (stands for the year 1849)
  • Maker's Mark: Fish above JM in square (Johannes Mulder, Amsterdam)
  • Length: Fruit spoon: 17.1 cm | Fruit fork: 16.8 cm
  • Weight: 57 grams (total)
Condition: In truly museum-quality and fabulous antique condition. The engravings are still razor-sharp, and the silver has a magnificent, deep luster.
A unique opportunity to acquire a masterful and historically valuable piece of Amsterdam silverware for an exclusive collection. Now available as a set on zilverwebsite.nl!

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