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Silver fruit spoon, J.M. van Kempen & Zonen, Voorschoten, 1864

Silver fruit spoon, J.M. van Kempen & Zonen, Voorschoten, 1864

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Are you looking for an exclusive piece of antique silverware with a rich history? This magnificent silver wet fruit spoon from the year 1864 is a masterful creation by the world-renowned silver factory Fa. J.M. van Kempen en Zonen from Voorschoten. A unique collector's item that perfectly combines elegance and historical craftsmanship.


This antique fruit spoon is a beautiful example of the craftsmanship from the late Biedermeier period.
  • Refined handle: The silver handle features an elegant, classic design that feels comfortable in the hand and has a timeless, luxurious appearance.
  • Pierced bowl: The bowl of the spoon is meticulously pierced with a graceful pattern of organic shapes.
  • Matted details: The inside of the bowl features subtle engravings and tasteful matting, creating a beautiful contrast between shiny and deeper, matte parts of the silver.
Within classic silver cutlery, the wet fruit spoon (or wet fruit scoop) played a prominent role at formal dinners from the 19th century onwards.
  • Tasteful draining: The spoon was specifically designed for serving 'wet' or washed fruit, such as fresh strawberries, raspberries, redcurrants, or fruit preserved in syrup.
  • Clever design: Thanks to the larger, pierced openings in the spoon bowl, excess juice or water drains away directly when scooping. This ensures that you serve only the fruit, without the rest of the dessert becoming soggy.
The firm J.M. van Kempen en Zonen (active in Voorschoten between 1858 and 1924) is synonymous with the absolute pinnacle of Dutch silver history.
  • Royal Warrant Holder: As early as 1841, founder Johannes Mattheus van Kempen received the 'Hofleverancier' (Royal Warrant Holder) predicate. Under the leadership of his sons, the factory in Voorschoten grew into an innovative silver powerhouse known for its unparalleled quality.
  • Historical value: This specific object dates from 1864, the early heyday in Voorschoten. Because wet fruit spoons were considered true showpieces on the dinner table at the time, the silversmith could fully express his creativity and technique in them.
  • The maker's mark: Marked with the recognizable recumbent moon with lateral points above V K in a square, the official maker's mark used in Voorschoten at the time.
Product Specifications & Hallmarks
  • Product: Antique silver wet fruit spoon / wet fruit scoop
  • Length: 16 cm
  • Weight: 43 grams (solid quality)
  • Purity: 2nd grade silver (hallmarked with the Running Lion with a '2')
  • Assay office mark: Minerva head (year letter in the helmet is illegible)
  • Year letter: c (stands precisely for the production year 1864)
  • Condition: Excellent, authentic antique condition with clear hallmarks
Whether you want to expand your collection of antique silver or enrich your festive table with a historical conversation piece; this Van Kempen wet fruit spoon is a valuable investment that will never lose its charm.

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