{"product_id":"zilveren-natfruitschep-johannes-jacobus-torlau-amsterdam-1861","title":"Silver Fruit Scoop, Johannes Jacobus Torlau, Amsterdam, 1861","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eA splendid and museum-quality piece of Dutch silverware for the connoisseur or passionate collector.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThis antique silver berry spoon (also known as a compote spoon or strawberry spoon) is a prime example of pure craftsmanship from the mid-19th century. \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\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe spoon immediately stands out due to its scalloped bowl. The center of the bowl is intricately pierced with elegant scrolls and fine engravings, allowing excess fruit juice to drain perfectly. The transition from the bowl to the handle is beautifully accented with a cast ornament in the shape of acanthus leaves, flowing into a richly decorated handle. An absolute masterpiece from the Dutch Biedermeier period.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eWhat makes this piece extra special is the sublime condition of the hallmarks on the back, including the rare retailer's mark of the renowned historical firm \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eBenten \u0026amp; Zoonen\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e from Amsterdam.\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\"\u003eAbout the silversmith: Johannes Jacobus Torlau\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis berry spoon was forged by the Amsterdam goldsmith and silversmith Johannes Jacobus Torlau, who was active in the capital between 1858 and 1873. Torlau was known for his high-quality spoon work and table silver in Biedermeier style. Because his active working period was relatively short (only 15 years), surviving pieces from his hand, especially in such immaculate condition, are very scarce. \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 (fully visible):\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 Antique silver 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 Johannes Jacobus Torlau (Amsterdam, active 1858-1873)\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 Heart J over JT in a square\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003c!--nl--\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eFineness Mark:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e Walking Lion with a 2 (2nd fineness silver, .833)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\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's head with the letter 'A' (Amsterdam Assay Office)\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 (precisely dated to the year \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e1861\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\"\u003eRetailer's Mark:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic additional stamp from the firm \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eBenten \u0026amp; Zoonen\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (Amsterdam)\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 18.6 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 36.1 grams\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCondition:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent antique condition. The engravings are razor-sharp, and the silver hallmarks are deeply and perfectly struck, clearly legible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Zilverwebsite.nl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56790482125140,"sku":"26-03-3665","price":225.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/2857\/7876\/files\/IMG_20260813_074601636.jpg?v=1786628874","url":"https:\/\/zilverwebsite.nl\/en\/products\/zilveren-natfruitschep-johannes-jacobus-torlau-amsterdam-1861","provider":"Zilverwebsite.nl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}