Silver sprinkling spoon, J.M. van Kempen & Zn, Voorschoten, 1919

Silver sprinkling spoon Van Kempen & Zn – 1919, round fillet

Heavy and beautifully made silver sprinkling spoon , made by the renowned JM van Kempen & Zn company from Voorschoten , active from 1858 to 1924. This company is one of the most important Dutch silversmiths and is known for its high-quality silverware.

The spoon is made in the classic round-filet style and has a generous, round bowl. The piece is richly hallmarked with the VK maker's mark with half-moon , the Minerva head , the second fineness mark (835/1000) , and the date letter J for 1919 , confirming its authenticity and dating.

At 60.8 grams , this is a particularly heavy and solid piece. The spoon is approximately 18 cm long and the bowl has a diameter of approximately 5.7 cm , making it both functional and decoratively appealing.

Specifications:

• Object: sprinkling spoon
• Model: round fillet
• Material: silver, 2nd grade (835/1000)
• Maker: J.M. van Kempen & Zn, Voorschoten
• Work period: 1858–1924
• Hallmarks: master mark VK (half moon), Minerva head, 2nd fineness mark, date letter J (1919)
• Length: approx. 18 cm
• Diameter of bowl: approx. 5.7 cm
• Weight: approx. 60.8 grams

A high-quality and collectible silver sprinkling spoon by Van Kempen & Zn , very suitable for lovers of antique Dutch silver , table silver and historical utensils .