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

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'') We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques. We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote. Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation. Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment. Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.