Silver sugar spoon with agate handle, G. van der Dussen, Schoonhoven

Silver sugar spoon with agate handle – Gerrit van der Dussen, Schoonhoven

An elegant silver sugar spoon with a beautiful agate handle , crafted by Schoonhoven silversmith Gerrit van der Dussen . This silversmith worked from 1867 to 1912 and is known for his meticulous and high-quality silverwork.

The spoon is hallmarked with the sword for second-grade silver (835/1000) and the maker's mark GD109 , which can be attributed to Gerrit van der Dussen of Schoonhoven . The combination of silver with a natural agate handle is characteristic of luxury silverware from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

At approximately 14cm in length and weighing 16g , this is a finely crafted and easy-to-handle piece, suitable for both use and collection.

Specifications:

• Object: sugar spoon
• Material: silver (835/1000) and agate
• Maker: Gerrit van der Dussen
• Origin: Schoonhoven
• Work period: 1867–1912
• Hallmarks: sword 835, master mark GD109
• Length: approx. 14 cm
• Weight: approx. 16 grams

A charming and authentic piece of Dutch silverware , appealing to lovers of antique silver , Schoonhoven silverware and special silver spoons .