Silver fish slice, J.G. Grebe Jr, Rotterdam, 1840

Silver fish slice made by the silversmith Jan George Grebe Jr. from Rotterdam. He was active from 1820 to 1862.

The fish slice is beautifully designed with a sawn bowl. The handle is made of wood.

The slice is marked with the second fineness mark, master's mark JG +G, year letter F for 1840, and the Minerva head D for Rotterdam.

Jean George Grebe Junior produced silver tableware and implements during his active period, such as: inkstands, dinnerware, tobacco boxes, bowls, and serving spoons. He made a silver book cover for the Steigerse Kerk in Rotterdam, which is part of the Museum Rotterdam collection.

In 1851, he participated in the World Exhibition in London, and in 1853-1854, in the Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations in New York. At the latter, he won a silver medal for his "masterfully crafted silver cup." He exhibited this cup the following year (1855) at the Exposition Universelle in Paris.

The slice is in good condition.

Weight: 142 grams. Length: 35.5 cm.