{"product_id":"zilveren-natfruitschep-johannes-jacobus-torlau-amsterdam-1865","title":"Silver fruit spoon, Johannes Jacobus Torlau, Amsterdam, 1865","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eWith 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.\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\"\u003eWhat makes this specific example museum-worthy and extremely luxurious is that the bowl is \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003efully hand-engraved on both the front and the back\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eAbout the silversmith: Johannes Jacobus Torlau\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\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 wet fruit 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 above 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\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eFineness Mark:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Walking Lion with a 2 (second standard 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 with the letter 'A' (Assay Office 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\"\u003eDate Letter:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e f (precisely dated to the year \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e1865\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 240 mm (24 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 70.8 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 with razor-sharp engravings and a completely intact, sturdy bowl.\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":56791157899604,"sku":"26-03-3667","price":325.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/2857\/7876\/files\/IMG_20260813_074902741.jpg?v=1786630009","url":"https:\/\/zilverwebsite.nl\/en\/products\/zilveren-natfruitschep-johannes-jacobus-torlau-amsterdam-1865","provider":"Zilverwebsite.nl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}