Featured This times tested silver but age ?

Discussion in 'Silver' started by gerspee, Jan 19, 2026 at 11:33 AM.

  1. gerspee

    gerspee Well-Known Member

    another one tested to be silver but without any marks on it . So old and worn away or ?

    So would like when could be made and whatever you think about this one ? taartschep zilver  (5) (Middel).JPG taartschep zilver  (1) (Middel).JPG 2026_01_19_17_21_IMG_2271 (Middel).JPG 2026_01_19_17_23_IMG_2273 (Middel).JPG
     
  2. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    It could have tiny Dutch marks or a simple German 800 or 835, also pretty small. The 800 mark can be more like 8oo and look part of the decoration.;)
    Check the back of the stem for tiny marks. A Dutch sword mark can be punched anywhere, so go over it with a loupe.

    This type of silverware with scenes from "Dutch Old Masters" was popular ca 1900-1940.
     
    Last edited: Jan 19, 2026 at 11:46 AM
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  3. gerspee

    gerspee Well-Known Member

    Done that but no marks anywhere to be found
     
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  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Even if it was made in Germany and only 800 fineness, it looks a nice weight.
    The scene is probably from a painting by Jan Steen, a favourite for this type of silverware.
    (Huishouden van Jan Steen, etc;))
     
  5. laura9797

    laura9797 Well-Known Member

    well....I'll stay out of this one :D
     
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