Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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.
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Category
Antique 1880s Dutch Serving Pieces