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Silver fruit spoon, Johannes Jacobus Torlau, Amsterdam, 1865

Silver fruit spoon, Johannes Jacobus Torlau, Amsterdam, 1865

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For the serious collector of exclusive Dutch table silver: an exceptionally large and heavy antique silver wet fruit spoon (compote spoon / strawberry spoon) from the mid-19th century.
With its impressive length of 24 cm and a weight of no less than 70.8 grams, this serving piece is an absolute eye-catcher on any chic set table.
What makes this specific example museum-worthy and extremely luxurious is that the bowl is fully hand-engraved on both the front and the back. The generous, symmetrical bowl is intricately hand-pierced with opulent floral motifs, leaf tendrils, and elegant scrolls, centered around a beautiful flower bud. The pierced fretwork served to elegantly drain excess juice from wet fruit. The handle seamlessly connects with fine Biedermeier ornaments that flow smoothly onto the reverse.
About the silversmith: Johannes Jacobus Torlau

This wet fruit spoon was made by the Amsterdam gold and silversmith Johannes Jacobus Torlau, who was active between 1858 and 1873. Pieces by Torlau are known for their high quality and refined finish. Because his active period as an independent master was relatively short (only 15 years), objects from his hand, and certainly larger serving pieces of this weight, are very scarce.
Specifications and Hallmarks:
  • Type: Large antique wet fruit spoon / compote spoon
  • Silversmith: Johannes Jacobus Torlau (Amsterdam, active 1858-1873)
  • Maker's Mark: Heart J above JT in a square
  • Fineness Mark: Walking Lion with a 2 (second standard silver, .833)
  • Assay Office Mark: Minerva head with the letter 'A' (Assay Office Amsterdam)
  • Date Letter: f (precisely dated to the year 1865)
  • Length: 240 mm (24 cm)
  • Weight: 70.8 grams
  • Condition: Excellent antique condition with razor-sharp engravings and a completely intact, sturdy bowl.

 

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