19th Century Dutch Silver Fish Server with Agate by Schouten, Amsterdam , 1865

Dutch silver with agate serving spoon by Antonius Hendrikus der Kinderen, 1865 A silver spoon with an agate handle made by the silversmith Antonius Hendrikus der Kinderen 's-Hertoge...

Dutch silver with agate sugar spoon by Jacob van der Ree, 1856-1886 A silver sugar spoon with an agate handle made by the silversmith Jacob van der Ree. The spoon is fully hallmarke...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Dutch silver and agate handled server; an addition to our diverse silverware collection. This impressive antique Dutch silver server has an oval shaped blade. The anterior face of the blade is embellished with impressive finely pierced diaper pattern decoration encompassed with a paralleling bright cut engraved scrolling leaf decorated border. The blade is further ornamented with a bright cut engraved scalloped border to the rim blending to a plain border to the incurve. The reverse of the blade is plain and unembellished. This exceptional example of antique silverware retains the original and exceptional faceted agate handle. The ferrule and lower portion of the stem are ornamented with an engraved simplified lozenge design accented with a trellis pattern. The hallmarks struck to this impressive server include: Maker's mark: TGZ3 Silver quality / purity mark: Lion Passant mark .833 (833/1000) Date letter: Z (1884) Duty mark: Minerva head Condition This antique server is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The agate handle is in perfect condition. The bright cut engraved decoration is all very crisp. The Dutch hallmarks struck to the reverse surface of the stem and ferrule are all very clear. Dimensions Length 26.1 cm / 10.3" Length of blade 12.1 cm / 4.8" Width of blade 7.1 cm / 2.8" Weight Not measurable as agate handle Maker: Untraced Maker's Marks Date: 1884 Origin: Netherlands, Europe Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of Dutch flatware...

This early Victorian era sterling silver fish fork and knife serving set has multiple hallmarks. This is perfect for all your serving and entertaining needs in style and elegance. It...