{"product_id":"zilveren-gelegenheidslepel-de-moriaan-friesland-ca-1890","title":"Silver occasional spoon, 'de Moriaan', Friesland, c. 1890","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eAn extremely fascinating and rare silver ornamental spoon, crafted around \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e1890\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in the recognizable Frisian style. This spoon is a beautiful cultural-historical collector's item, richly decorated with unique symbolism that directly refers to the historical 18th-century tobacco trade in the Netherlands.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe spoon is distinguished by a very rare and detailed cast finial at the end of the handle: a \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eMoor \/ indigenous tobacco seller\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e with a traditional feathered headdress. The figure is depicted with a large \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003etobacco roll\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to his left and holding a \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003etobacco plant\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in his hand. This iconic motif was frequently used as a signboard for tobacco shops in the 18th and 19th centuries.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe handle itself is made in a robust, characteristic branch or knot structure (tree trunk style). The transition from the handle to the generous, mirror-smooth bowl is formed by a beautifully cast \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003emaritime ornament \/ dolphin head\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, which gives the spoon a sturdy and authentic guild appearance.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe back of the spoon bowl shows two intriguing, hand-punched hallmarks:\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eMaker's mark:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e A stylized letter \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eH\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (possibly within a fantasy or pseudo-mark border).\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eHistorical context:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e As is common with this type of high-quality historicist spoons (presumably made in Friesland around 1890), the marks were applied to imitate the atmosphere and appearance of antique 18th-century guild silver. The hallmarks are clear and deeply struck into the bowl (see the detailed macro photos).\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eMaker \/ Origin:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Not identified (historicism, presumably Friesland)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eTheme:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Tobacco trade \/ Smoking paraphernalia memorabilia\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eDating:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1890 (in 18th-century Baroque style)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eWeight:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 53.9 grams (solid, heavy quality)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eLength:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 19.5 cm (195 mm)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCondition:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e In excellent antique condition with a beautiful high-contrast patina in the deeper parts of the feathered headdress, the handle, and the silver hallmarks.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eA magnificent showpiece for the display cabinet and an absolute rarity for collectors of Frisian regional silver, pseudo-marks, or historical tobacco and smoking memorabilia.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Zilverwebsite.nl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57114155188564,"sku":"26-03-3815","price":225.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/2857\/7876\/files\/IMG_20260912_103604720.jpg?v=1789204670","url":"https:\/\/zilverwebsite.nl\/en\/products\/zilveren-gelegenheidslepel-de-moriaan-friesland-ca-1890","provider":"Zilverwebsite.nl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}