{"product_id":"zilveren-gelegenheidslepel-g-h-bos-sneek-ca-1850","title":"Silver commemorative spoon, G.H. Bos, Sneek, c. 1850","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eAn extremely charming and rare Frisian silver spoon, crafted by the renowned Sneek silversmith \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eGerrit Hendriks Bos\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThis beautifully decorated occasional spoon features a unique artisanal finial and is a splendid example of 19th-century Frisian folk art.\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 the very detailed cast and openwork finial at the end of the handle: a \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eman (falconer or fowler)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in historical costume proudly carrying a bird on his raised right hand.\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 is elegantly crafted with an openwork pattern (with peek-through holes) and rests on a strikingly large, very expressively cast \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003esun face \/ mask head\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e with finely detailed curls and facial features. This mask forms the transition to a generous, egg-shaped bowl.\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 features authentic Dutch hallmarks and maker's marks:\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 The official square mark \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eG B above the number 142\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, the registered mark of \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eG.H. Bos\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (active in Sneek between 1840 and 1889). This mark is clearly struck at the base of the handle.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\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\"\u003eTax\/Assay Marks:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a struck \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eDolphin\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (the Dutch assay mark for domestic silver works) and a small round stamp with a \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eStar\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eImport Duty \/ Re-assay (1814-1893):\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e This stamp (a five-pointed star in a circle) was used in the 19th century by the Dutch Assay Office to mark \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eforeign silverwork\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e brought to market in the Netherlands. It served as proof that the due tax (import duty) had been paid and that the silver met Dutch minimum requirements, indicating specific fineness and tax regulations from this period. Sometimes the mark was also used on older, domestic objects (such as 18th-century silver objects from the guild era) that re-entered the market and could be shown to have already been assayed or exempted according to old legislation at the time.\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 (second standard, assayed with dolphin)\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:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Gerrit Hendriks Bos (GB 142)\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\"\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Sneek (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\"\u003eDating:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1840 - 1889 (19th century)\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 39.3 grams\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 18.7 cm (187 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, authentic antique condition. The details of the sun face and the falconer have remained beautifully sharp, and the deep patina in the engravings gives the spoon a fantastic historical character.\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 beautiful collector's item and a valuable addition for lovers of Frisian regional silver, Sneek silver history, or antique spoons with special artisanal motifs.\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\u003chr class=\"s6NV4e\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Zilverwebsite.nl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57113963299156,"sku":"26-03-3812","price":195.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/2857\/7876\/files\/IMG_20260912_084920395.jpg?v=1789201284","url":"https:\/\/zilverwebsite.nl\/en\/products\/zilveren-gelegenheidslepel-g-h-bos-sneek-ca-1850","provider":"Zilverwebsite.nl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}