{"product_id":"zilveren-sierlepels-gebr-niekerk-groningen-1904","title":"Silver ornamental spoons, Gebr. Niekerk, Groningen, 1904","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eBeautiful set of two rare antique silver spoons, expertly crafted by the renowned company Gebroeders Niekerk from Groningen.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThese spoons are a magnificent example of historic Dutch silversmithing. The detailed reliefs in the bowls and the elegantly twisted stems with finely crafted finials (including a windmill and a sailing ship) make this a unique collector's item or an exclusive gift.\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\"\u003eThe spoon bowls feature beautifully chased silver representations in relief, surrounded by an elegant beaded edge. One spoon shows a traditional water carrier\/milkmaid with a yoke, the other spoon shows a characteristic Dutch meadow landscape with a cow by a fence. On both spoons, the maker's mark is clearly visible and stamped into the spoon bowl.\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\"\u003eSilver purity:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 2nd grade silver (marked with the Running Lion \"2\")\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:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Groningen (Minerva head with the letter E)\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 U (stands for the year 1904)\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 N 2 in rectangle (B. Dijkstra in Fa. Gebr. Niekerk, Groningen, active period 1902-1927)\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 20 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 54.3 grams (total)\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\n\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCondition:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e In excellent antique condition with a beautiful patina that perfectly accentuates the details.\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\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eAdd a unique piece of Groningen history to your silver collection. Now available on zilverwebsite.nl!\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"j3tEEe\"\u003e","brand":"Zilverwebsite.nl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56756358447444,"sku":"26-03-3651","price":195.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/2857\/7876\/files\/IMG_20260810_184314928.jpg?v=1786382109","url":"https:\/\/zilverwebsite.nl\/en\/products\/zilveren-sierlepels-gebr-niekerk-groningen-1904","provider":"Zilverwebsite.nl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}