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Silver berry scoop, Jan Boon, Schoonhoven, 1909

Silver berry scoop, Jan Boon, Schoonhoven, 1909

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Are you looking for an exclusive piece of historic Dutch silverware for an elegantly set table or your collection?
This large antique silver berry spoon is a masterpiece from the renowned silver city of Schoonhoven. Made in 1909, it features a beautifully twisted handle that ends in a finely engraved leaf motif. The leaf-shaped, openworked bowl makes this object a true eye-catcher.
While many silversmiths in Schoonhoven were known for small silver items (such as traditional costume jewelry, buttons, or pillboxes), Jan Boon chose a very different specialization. In professional circles, he is emphatically known for his large silver serving pieces. This includes large, luxurious serving pieces such as: 
  • Generous berry spoons and fruit spoons
  • Large, richly decorated asparagus servers
  • Luxurious fish servers and cake servers 

The silver berry spoon is fully and very clearly hallmarked, guaranteeing its authenticity and historical value:
  • Maker's mark: Jan Boon (active in Schoonhoven between 1893 and 1923). 
  • Fineness mark: Walking Lion with a 2 (Dutch second-grade silver, .833).
  • Assay office mark: Minerva head with the letter M (Schoonhoven Assay Office).
  • Date letter: The letter z which corresponds exactly to the year 1909.

With a considerable length of over 22 cm and a solid weight of 63.3 grams, this spoon is a serious piece of antique table silver. The larger, decorative perforations in the bowl were traditionally used to elegantly serve 'wet' or washed fruit such as berries, raspberries, and strawberries without scooping up excess moisture or juice. Today, it is a magnificent object for a luxurious high tea, a festive dinner, or as a valuable collector's item.  
Specifications
  • Product: Large antique silver berry spoon
  • Silversmith: Jan Boon
  • Origin: Schoonhoven, Netherlands
  • Year of manufacture: 1909
  • Length: 22.4 cm
  • Weight: 63.3 grams
  • Condition: Excellent antique condition with magnificent details and clear hallmarks.
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