R. Scheltens - Coffee spoon (12) - 19th-century silver...

12x Antique 1st-grade silver Apostle spoons, a unique complete set, arriving in a matching case (J.R. Jedeloo, The Hague). Spoon length 9 cm. Net silver weight 104 g. Case dimensions 25.3 cm x 13.5 cm. Total weight including case 446 g. Silver marks: The 18th-century silver master mark VB from Deventer is the mark of silversmith Willem Brandenburg (in historical sources also referred to as W. Brandenburg or sometimes initiated as WB/VB, since the letters 'V' and 'W' or 'V' and 'B' in old stamps sometimes overlap or can be read as 'V' due to engraving methods). He was a master silversmith active in Deventer from 1742 to 1797. City mark: The Deventer Eagle (the German Imperial Eagle, since Deventer was a historic free imperial city). However, the spoons were also marked with RS2 (where the S has become illegible due to wear), which is the official master mark of R. Scheltens from Groningen (active late 19th century). He was known for making high-quality Apostle spoons with pseudo-marks of 18th-century smiths to satisfy the great historical demand. These Apostle spoons do not date from the 18th century, but they are a very fine, high-quality 19th-century replica set and therefore have historical value. One spoon has only the RS2 mark. The spoons are in good condition. The case shows signs of use on the outside; otherwise it is fine. Will be packed carefully and securely. Registered/insured shipping. Fast shipping, but pickup is also possible.

Estimate:$560.64

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