{"product_id":"zilveren-gelegenheidslepel-r-s-zijlstra-drachten-1836","title":"Silver commemorative spoon, R.S. Zijlstra, Drachten, 1836","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eAn exceptionally beautiful and historically interesting Frisian silver ceremonial spoon, made in \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e1836\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by the sought-after silversmith \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eRiekele Sytzes Zijlstra\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e from Drachten.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThis richly decorated masterpiece showcases sublime Frisian craftsmanship and features a beautiful, period-appropriate stipple engraving on the back.\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 immediately stands out due to the very detailed cast and openwork finial at the end of the handle: an \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eelegant horseman\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e with a characteristic hat and historical attire. The twisted stem is wrapped with a subtle string of pearls or snake detail. The transitions on the stem are decorated with an elegant dolphin or sea monster ornament and an expressively cast mask\/cherub head that flows into 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\"\u003eOn the flat back of the rider finial there is a beautiful, handmade stipple engraving with the initials and year:\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\u003cblockquote class=\"lQkWXb\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\"R : A : 1837\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eAs the spoon was officially hallmarked in 1836, this engraving was applied a year later. This makes it a tangible historical document, most likely given as an exclusive wedding, birth, or commemorative gift within a Frisian family.\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 remarkably complete, with sharp and deep hallmarks from the official Dutch silver assays:\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 rare mark \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eR Z above the number 10 in a square\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, the official mark of \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eR.S. Zijlstra\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (active in Drachten between 1835 and 1861). This mark is beautifully struck deep (see detail photo).\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\"\u003eFineness Mark:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Running Lion with a 2 in a hexagon (for 2nd grade silver, .833).\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\"\u003eAssay Office Mark:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Minerva head with the office letter \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eF\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (Leeuwarden).\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\"\u003eDate Letter:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The razor-sharp struck letter \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eB\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for the production year \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e1836\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 2nd grade silver (.833)\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 Riekele Sytzes Zijlstra\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 Drachten (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 \/ Date Letter:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e B = 1836 (Engraving: 1837)\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 52.8 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 20.7 cm (207 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. The silver has a beautiful high-contrast patina around the casting and hallmarks, which wonderfully accentuates the depth and sharpness of the details.\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 showpiece and an absolute top investment for the serious collector of Frisian regional silver, historical commemorative spoons, and silver from Smallingerland\/Drachten.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Zilverwebsite.nl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57113900253524,"sku":"26-03-3809","price":215.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/2857\/7876\/files\/IMG_20260912_084435428.jpg?v=1789199573","url":"https:\/\/zilverwebsite.nl\/en\/products\/zilveren-gelegenheidslepel-r-s-zijlstra-drachten-1836","provider":"Zilverwebsite.nl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}