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Silver sifter spoon, A & J.J. Driesen, Schoonhoven, 1878

Silver sifter spoon, A & J.J. Driesen, Schoonhoven, 1878

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This antique silver sifter spoon (sugar sifter) is a representative example of handmade Dutch silverware from the last quarter of the 19th century. The spoon was crafted in 1878 in Schoonhoven by silversmiths Adrianus and Johannes Driesen.
The brothers Adrianus and Johannes Driesen were partners active in the 'silver city' of Schoonhoven. Their joint workshop, under the maker's mark 'A J over D.', was registered from circa 1870 to 1910. The Driesen firm was part of the core group of Schoonhoven silver manufacturers who specialized in high-quality small silverware and luxury flatware. Their body of work is characterized by the transition from the richly decorated Biedermeier style to more refined neo-styles at the end of the 19th century. Silverware from this period of their active craft is a well-established area of collection within historical South Holland silver.
The spoon is designed with a deep, wide-oval bowl featuring a manually sawn openwork pattern of cloverleaves and diamond motifs. The edge of the bowl has a subtle, wavy contour finish. The stem connects via an open, forked joint and transitions into a wide, richly decorated Biedermeier-style handle. The front of the handle is adorned with refined engravings featuring floral motifs, leaf scrolls, and delicate stippled lines.

The piece is marked with four clear, authentic Dutch silver hallmarks on the back of the stem:
  • Maker's mark: A J above D. in a square (A. & J. Driesen, Schoonhoven).
  • Fineness mark: Walking Lion with the 2 (2nd grade silver, .833).
  • Assay office mark: Minerva head with the letter M (Schoonhoven assay office).
  • Date letter: The lowercase letter t for the year 1878.
Specifications:
  • Length: 164 mm
  • Weight: 28.2 grams
  • Condition: In good antique condition with a natural patina and light, age-appropriate signs of use. The sawing and engraving work is completely intact and the stem connection is sturdy.
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