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Silver tea caddy spoon, J. van der Velden, Amsterdam, 1846

Silver tea caddy spoon, J. van der Velden, Amsterdam, 1846

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Are you looking for an extremely rare and breathtaking piece of historic silverware for your collection?
This antique silver tea scoop is an example of high-quality 19th-century Amsterdam silver artistry.
The item was crafted and hallmarked with the year letter of 1846 and is in magnificent, authentic condition. As shown in the image, this tea scoop is distinguished by its beautiful bowl in the form of a detailed shell (shell model) with flowing, wavy lines and raised edges. The elegantly curved handle is richly decorated with refined, handcrafted engravings of floral motifs and graceful scrolls, making it a handmade masterpiece from the romantic Dutch Biedermeier style. Thanks to its compact size of 90 mm, this is a highly sought-after collector's item, originally designed to scoop tea leaves in style from a luxurious tea caddy.

This tea scoop was designed and forged by the renowned Amsterdam master silversmith Johannes van der Velden (active in the first half of the 19th century).
He was a highly esteemed 19th-century Amsterdam master silversmith (active from approximately 1839 to 1856) who is known among collectors today for his refined, small-scale luxury serving cutlery from the Biedermeier period. He excelled in forging tea scoops and sugar spoons, with his designs ranging from minimalist, geometric shapes with clean lines to the iconic, hand-chased shell model richly decorated with floral engravings.

The tea scoop is clearly and fully marked with the official historic Dutch hallmarks:
  • Lion Passant (2): The legal national hallmark for 2nd grade Dutch silver (.833).
  • Minerva head with the letter A: The official assay office mark for Amsterdam.
  • Maker's Mark (Reclining torch or pipe above JV in a square): The registered maker's mark of Johannes van der Velden (active from approximately 1841).
  • Year Letter M: Guarantees the production year 1846.
Specifications of the item:
  • Product: Antique silver tea scoop (shell model)
  • Style: Biedermeier (19th century)
  • Length: 90 mm
  • Weight: 8.4 grams
  • Condition: Excellent historical condition with a magnificent shine and razor-sharp details.
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At Zilverwebsite.nl, we share your passion for authentic antique silver. Every item in our collection is thoroughly checked for authenticity and professionally cleaned with the utmost care, without losing its unique historical character. We always ensure that your order is shipped quickly, fully insured, and in luxurious packaging.
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