Beautiful Dutch 833 Standard Silver Boxed Set of 8 Spoons - 1897

Description

Description
For your consideration is a nineteenth century boxed set of eight Dutch / Netherlands 0.833 standard spoons for use at tea time.
The .833 standard of silver is often referred to as Continental Silver.
While not considered sterling silver, is contains 83.3% silver alloyed with other metals.
This is a beautiful set which includes the wonderful wooden box as shown in the photographs.
The set consists of one tea caddy spoon, one sugar spoon, and six demitasse spoons.
Each piece is fully hallmarked to include a maker’s mark, lion passant with a ‘2’ for silver standard .833, the Minerva head is the duty mark, and the date mark for 1897.
It is not common to find a spoon set with its original wooden box.
This would make a great addition to the collection of European silver spoons or tea sets.
Condition
This set contains wear commensurate with use and age.
Please review the photographs to form your opinion as to the condition.
Size Of Demitasse Spoon
Length:
5 1/8 inches
Width:
15/16 inch
Combined Weight:
88.0 grams
Size Of Sugar Spoon
Length:
5 3/16 inches
Width:
1 1/4 inches
Weight:
19.2 grams
Size Of Tea Caddy Spoon
Length:
3 1/2 inches
Width:
1 1/4 inches
Weight:
15.2 grams
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Payment & Shipping
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Return Policy
Most of the items we sell are antiques or vintage and have been used and enjoyed throughout the years.
Most pieces will show signs of wear.
Returns are accepted only in the unlikely event the item has been misrepresented.