Antique Sugar Casting Spoon, Dutch, Silver, Sifter, Import Hallmarks, Victorian

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This is a small antique sugar casting spoon. A Dutch, 930 silver sifter with London import hallmarks, dating to the … Read more This is a small antique sugar casting spoon. A Dutch, 930 silver sifter with London import hallmarks, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.

A fascinating imported spoon, with appealing detail and form
Displays a desirable aged patina, gently time-worn with careful use
Dutch 930 silver presents bright tonality, with minimal tarnishing
Fine, pierced fretwork to the scoop, for casting sugar across desserts

Short handle accentuated with a decorative male cameo
Scoop engraved with a sitting female, in traditional dress
930 mark typical of Dutch silver, representing a 93% purity by weight
London import marks added to test the purity of the item upon entry to Britain

Hosts the importers mark ETB, for Edwin Thompson Bryant
The hallmarks are the Lion Passant silver mark, and the date letter R for 1892
The second letter is the 'F' in an oval to signify that it was Foreign made
The final emblem is the Leopard, London's official town mark

This is a delightful antique sugar casting spoon, with fascinating import marks. A treat for the table, or within a collection. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 6cm (2.25'')
Max Depth: 2cm (.75'')
Max Length: 10cm (4'') See less