Need Help identifying Country, date & Maker Please

alinabruk · Post by **alinabruk** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 11:25 pm

Small spoon like a sugar spoon with decorative handle ending in an animal face. The top of the handle is decorated with small angel with bow & arrow. Stamped 835 on what looks like a sword with maker's mark which I can't make out.
Any information is very appreciated.
Thank you!

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Post by **dragonflywink** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 12:52 am

Your spoon is Dutch, 1953+, can't help with the maker. The form is based on old Dutch cream spoons (roomlepel), they're often called "monkey spoons" in the U.S.

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~Cheryl
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Post by **oel** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 4:25 pm

Hi Alinabruk, dragonfly

Mark of Zaanlandsche Zilversmederij.Well known silversmiths and famous for old-Dutch design silverwork. The business was founded by Gerardus Schoorl (1848-1915) in 1875, located in Amsterdam and Haarlem. Both his sons Cornelis (1877-1930) and Evert Schoorl (1885-1973) continued the business. The business closed in 1973. For reference"Netherlands'responsibility mark' since 1797, nr 67863

Regards.

Oel
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