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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!

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

Thank you!
Idar F.