{"product_id":"zilveren-natfruitschep-j-f-j-van-den-broek-delft-1905","title":"Silver berry scoop, J.F.J. van den Broek, Delft, 1905","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eAre you looking for an exclusive and elegant piece of historical tableware?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThis large antique silver berry spoon (compote spoon) is a beautiful example of Dutch craftsmanship from the early 20th century. The generous oval bowl is masterfully openwork with a refined motif of leaves and a flower bud, surrounded by delicate engraving.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe handle is very gracefully designed with a twisted (torqued) middle section and ends in a stylishly stylized finial. A particularly decorative and functional serving piece for a regally set table.\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\"\u003eThis quality piece was made by Johannes Franciscus Josephus van den Broek, who at the time worked under the well-known company name \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eFa. Wed. van den Broek\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. This renowned family of silversmiths was active in both Amsterdam and Delft between 1899 and 1921. Van den Broek's work from this period is characterized by a transition from late Biedermeier influences to the sleeker, elegant forms of the early 20th century. Pieces with his specific maker's mark, the initials with a miniature spoon and fork, are beloved and recognizable objects for collectors of Dutch silver.\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\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eSpecifications and Hallmarks:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\"\u003eType:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Large antique berry spoon \/ compote spoon\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\"\u003eSilversmith:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e J.F.J. van den Broek \/ Fa. Wed. van den Broek (Amsterdam \/ Delft)\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's Mark:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e VDB above a spoon and fork in a square\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 Walking Lion with a 2 (2nd fineness 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\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\"\u003eYear Letter:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e v (exactly dated to the year \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e1905\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e)\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 21 cm \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 43.0 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\"\u003eCondition:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent antique condition. The openwork saw work is completely intact and the twisted handle is perfectly straight.\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\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zilverwebsite.nl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56790665527636,"sku":"26-03-3666","price":225.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/2857\/7876\/files\/IMG_20260813_074759310.jpg?v=1786629413","url":"https:\/\/zilverwebsite.nl\/en\/products\/zilveren-natfruitschep-j-f-j-van-den-broek-delft-1905","provider":"Zilverwebsite.nl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}