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Silver decorative spoon, Touwslager, Groningen, c. 1890

Silver decorative spoon, Touwslager, Groningen, c. 1890

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This robust, silver commemorative spoon from the late 19th century features a highly unusual finial.

The spoon is immediately distinguished by the unique, cast finial on the stem: a detailed figure of a craftsman (rope maker or spinner) working intently at a large wheel. This type of spoon featuring a specific guild or occupational symbol is significantly rarer on the antiques market than common spoons depicting ships or allegorical figures. It was likely a prestigious presentation piece or anniversary gift within a specific trade guild.

The stem itself is beautifully openwork and twisted in the characteristic historicist style.

The back of the spoon bowl contains a fascinating riddle for the connoisseur. The hallmarks have been struck with great force:
  • Pseudo-marks: The spoon features distinct pseudo-hallmarks (including a sharp, Gothic or crowned letter 'A' in a shield). This type of historical neo-hallmark was consciously used by 19th-century silversmiths to give the object the allure and character of rare 18th-century guild silver.
Specifications:
  • Silversmith: Unidentified (maker's mark with recumbent fish / symbols)
  • Region of origin: Northern Netherlands (Presumably Groningen or Schoonhoven)
  • Dating: c. 1890 (Historicism)
  • Hallmarks: Unidentified maker's mark and a sharp pseudo-mark (letter A)
  • Decoration: Cast finial with a craftsman figure at a wheel, twisted and openwork stem
  • Length: 174 mm
  • Weight: 54.9 grams (nicely heavy and solid specimen)
  • Condition: In excellent, authentic condition. The silver has a deep, soft luster and all details of the wheel and the hallmarks have been preserved razor-sharp.
An extraordinary and unique collector's item for connoisseurs of Dutch folk silver, guild history, and rare pseudo-marks!
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