Van Kempen & Begeer - Stevig model - Bonbon - IJsblokjes...

This concerns a Dutch silver sugar-tongs with claw feet, made by Van Kempen & Begeer. The claw feet are detailed (see photos). It is a SOLID MODEL that fits many cutlery patterns. The sugar tongs are suitable for presenting sugar lumps, bonbons, and ice cubes. The silver tongs are part of an estate from a family in Voorburg and were purchased in the 1960s from a jeweller in Voorburg. It is permitted for Edel to offer this item on Catawiki with a MINIMUM/RESERVE PRICE of 70 euros. The following information is relevant: Country of origin: Netherlands Material: silver Certified: Yes (see photos) 2x silver fineness marks: Sword + Walking Lion to the right = 835/1000 (2nd fineness) Master mark: VKB = Van Kempen en Begeer Voorschoten/Zeist (1961–present) Assay office: Minerva B = Utrecht Year letter: B = 1961 Length: 11.5 cm Silver weight: 37 g Condition: Good This Dutch silver sugar tongs are well packed and sent by registered/insured post, but they can also be picked up by appointment at Edel Erfgoed in Klarenbeek, the Netherlands (near Apeldoorn).

Estimate:$168.55

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