{"product_id":"antique-sugar-casting-spoon-dutch-silver-sifter-import-hallmarks-victorian","title":"Antique Sugar Casting Spoon, Dutch, Silver, Sifter, Import Hallmarks, Victorian","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Stock # 26186\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a small antique sugar casting spoon. A Dutch, 930 silver sifter with London import hallmarks, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eA fascinating imported spoon, with appealing detail and form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDisplays a desirable aged patina, gently time-worn with careful use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDutch 930 silver presents bright tonality, with minimal tarnishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eFine, pierced fretwork to the scoop, for casting sugar across desserts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eShort handle accentuated with a decorative male cameo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eScoop engraved with a sitting female, in traditional dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e930 mark typical of Dutch silver, representing a 93% purity by weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eLondon import marks added to test the purity of the item upon entry to Britain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eHosts the importers mark ETB, for Edwin Thompson Bryant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eThe hallmarks are the Lion Passant silver mark, and the date letter R for 1892\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eThe second letter is the 'F' in an oval to signify that it was Foreign made\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eThe final emblem is the Leopard, London's official town mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMax Width: 6cm (2.25'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Depth: 2cm (.75'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Length: 10cm (4'')\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Fine Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57362826101109,"sku":"26186","price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0385\/9077\/files\/26186-1.jpg?v=1784289176","url":"https:\/\/www.londonfine.co.uk\/products\/antique-sugar-casting-spoon-dutch-silver-sifter-import-hallmarks-victorian","provider":"London Fine Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}