Any information on the zilversmid, the age, the town or just about anything else about this spoon would be appreciated!
Dutch maker ES
Dutch maker ES
This nicely decorated mocha or demitasse spoon measures about 10 cms and 5 grams, and is marked with the small sword (1814-1905) and the maker's mark; "ES".
Any information on the zilversmid, the age, the town or just about anything else about this spoon would be appreciated!
Any information on the zilversmid, the age, the town or just about anything else about this spoon would be appreciated!
Re: Dutch maker ES
Hi, welcome to the forum.
Maker's mark ES underlined in a hexagon for H.L. Swarte, (Erven) heir of J.J.A Swarte, registered in Groningen 1871-1906. The silversmith Johannes Josephus Antonius Swarte was active in Groningen 1851 till he passed away in 1869, at the age of 47.
https://www.openarchieven.nl/gra:84371d ... 66b34c27a3
His widow Bartina Maria Kempen continued her husband's business, workshop from 1869 to 1871, the year she passed away at the age of 45.
https://www.openarchieven.nl/gra:06f920 ... b9a68b8/nl
After which her son Hermannus Leonardus Swarte continued the business.
https://www.openarchieven.nl/gra:1353bf ... 0e0c1ff471
Peter.
Source; Waarborgholland, ˜Netherlands' Responsibility Marks since 1797
Maker's mark ES underlined in a hexagon for H.L. Swarte, (Erven) heir of J.J.A Swarte, registered in Groningen 1871-1906. The silversmith Johannes Josephus Antonius Swarte was active in Groningen 1851 till he passed away in 1869, at the age of 47.
https://www.openarchieven.nl/gra:84371d ... 66b34c27a3
His widow Bartina Maria Kempen continued her husband's business, workshop from 1869 to 1871, the year she passed away at the age of 45.
https://www.openarchieven.nl/gra:06f920 ... b9a68b8/nl
After which her son Hermannus Leonardus Swarte continued the business.
https://www.openarchieven.nl/gra:1353bf ... 0e0c1ff471
Peter.
Source; Waarborgholland, ˜Netherlands' Responsibility Marks since 1797