Old 4.5 inch spoon

[Lynnette247]

Hello,
I hope I am in the correct section to possibly get some answers for my spoon. I have a small spoon that I have researched like crazy and can't find the hallmark that matches. I found that it is from J.M. van kempsen & Son. It has a VK symbol on the back with a crescent moon on the right side. I have found many hallmarks but none that are in the same style as mine. There is an additional hallmark above it that represents a sword of some sort. i have checked the internet, local antique shop, and local library with no help. Does anyone have any ideas or more information on this spoon? I have added URL's for you to see the photo. Thank you so much for allowing me to ask this question.

http://www.bwfhomes.com/Photos/20131028_152716.jpg
http://www.bwfhomes.com/Photos/Oct_28__ ... -09_PM.jpg

[oel]

Hi Lynnette,



Welcome to the forum for the sword mark see:
http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=32028
For the maker's mark, I believe it not to be for Fa. J. M. van Kempen & Zonen but most probably for; Ch.H. van Kempen, registered in 's-Gravenhage for only one year 1924-1925. His mark in 'fat' letter; VK with a little horn, not a crecent moon.
For more information about van Kempen & Zonen and used maker's marks see:
http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=28590


Oel.

[Lynnette247]

Hi Oel,
Thank you so much for the quick response and the information links. I am happy to finally get some information on it. I searched for months. I obviously started with some wrong information. I am glad to get that corrected and thank you again for your help. A grateful Lynnette