Dutch Silver Fish Serving Spoon with Agate, Denmark, 19th Century

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A silver fish serving spoon with an agate handle, made in 1865 by the silversmith Jacob Hendrik Schouten in Amsterdam. … more A silver fish serving spoon with an agate handle, made in 1865 by the silversmith Jacob Hendrik Schouten in Amsterdam. The spoon is openwork and engraved with scrolled leaf pattern. The Dutch silver hall marks of Lion 2, Year letter F for 1865, Minerva head ( office mark) for Amsterdam and Master sign by Jacob Hendrik Schouten 9 worked during 1846- 1869) The spoon measures 28 cm long, 8.5 cm wide and the depth is 3 cm. The weight of the spoon is 114 grams and with box 414 grams In the 19th century in The Netherlands, silver was very expensive, during the Biedermeier era. The silver objects were often made of thin/light silver. Wear consistent with age and use. less