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

Our Stock # 26186

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'')