Dutch Hallmark maker AP what was this spoon used for
Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2012 6:05 pm
by RRS
Hello, Wondering if someone might know the maker of this spoon marked AP, also the Date Code is T, not certain if it's 1853 or 1929, any thoughts? also what was this form of spoon designed to be used as. Thank you in advance for any info.
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Re: Dutch Hallmark maker AP what was this spoon used for
Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 2:30 am
by oel
Hello RRS,
Welcome to the forum.
Silver sugar shovel in Dutch called suikerschep.From left to right; the makers’mark *AP* in an oval shield for; A. Piuut Jr, who has been registered in the city of Schoonhoven during 1915/1945, the standard mark Lion Passant walking the right way with the figure 2 under his belly for; silver fineness minimum 833/1000 or 83.3% pure silver, mark used 1814-1953, the office mark Minerva head with the letter M in its helmet for the regional assay office of Schoonhoven, mark used 1906-present and the date letter T for the year 1929.
Oel.
Re: Dutch Hallmark maker AP what was this spoon used for
Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 11:14 am
by RRS
Thank you so much, all my questions have been answered and your response it is very much appreciated