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Silver fruit scoop, Eversbag & Van Outvorst, Amsterdam, 1884

Silver fruit scoop, Eversbag & Van Outvorst, Amsterdam, 1884

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Are you looking for an exclusive piece of late 19th-century antique table silver?

This magnificent, large silver wet fruit spoon from the year 1884 is a masterful creation by the renowned Amsterdam silversmith duo J.H. Eversbag & D. van Outvorst. With an impressive length of 18.5 cm and a breathtakingly richly decorated design, this is a rare showpiece for connoisseurs and collectors.

Richly Decorated Historicism, Engravings & Pierced Work

Unlike simpler models, this specific example is an absolute masterpiece of decoration, fully embodying Historicism.
  • Beautiful openwork: The deep, spoon-shaped bowl is meticulously pierced by hand in the center with an elegant, symmetrical interweaving of scroll and leaf motifs.
  • Richly engraved details: Both the inside of the bowl and the handle feature fabulous engraving. We see refined floral motifs, flower buds, and classic dot and scroll patterns that give the silver texture and depth.
  • Pronounced handle: The handle is crafted in a rich design with flowing, undulating contours (profiled edges) and a backward-curved end, which provides a regal appearance and a comfortable grip.
The Function of a Silver Wet Fruit Spoon

Within 19th-century etiquette, the wet fruit spoon played a prominent role during elegant dinners and high teas.
  • Tasteful draining: The deep scoop was specifically designed for serving 'wet' or washed fruit, such as fresh strawberries, raspberries, cherries, or fruit preserved in syrup.
  • Clever design: Thanks to the large, artful openings in the bottom of the bowl, excess juice or water drains away immediately when serving. This ensures you serve only the fruit, without making the rest of the dessert or pastry soggy.
About the makers: Eversbag & Van Outvorst (Amsterdam)

When you choose this object, you are bringing a beautiful piece of Amsterdam craftsmanship into your home. The firm J.H. Eversbag & D. van Outvorst was a highly respected silversmith partnership active in Amsterdam between 1873 and 1892.
  • Masterful partnership: Jan Hendrik Eversbag and Dirk van Outvorst were known for their high-quality small and large silverwork. Their pieces excelled in detail and closely followed the fashionable Neo-styles and Historicism of the time.
  • The maker's mark: Hallmarked with the official maker's mark of the firm: an anchor with the letter E above an & and the letter O in a square.
Product Specifications & Hallmarks
  • Product: Antique silver wet fruit spoon / large wet fruit spoon
  • Length: 185 mm (18.5 cm)
  • Weight: 45.7 grams (solid, heavy quality)
  • Fineness: 2nd grade silver (hallmarked with the Lion Passant with a '2')
  • Assay Office Mark: Minerva head (year letter in the helmet is illegible)
  • Year letter: z (corresponds exactly to the production year 1884)
  • Condition: Excellent, authentic antique condition with sharp, well-preserved engravings and hallmarks
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