ID of Dutch spoon

[Brendabrady]

Hello,

My family and I are trying to identify the hallmarks on a spoon, which we believe to be Dutch and dated 17th-18th centuries. I have not been able to match the hallmarks on any available website. The initials which appear on the back of the bowl may belong to the owner, not the maker:

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Appreciate any help your members can offer.

Brenda Brady
Prince Edward Island, Canada
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[Doos]

Hi Brenda,

I have little doubt that this could indeed be a spoon from the 17th century.
It was made in the city Groningen (province also Groningen) 1652/1653.
No idea who the maker is.

The mark on "spoon 2" is a tax mark for old Dutch pieces (struck between 1906 and 1953).

Nice find.
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[Brendabrady]

Thank you, Doos, for the swift reply. Can you also tell me please which of the marks on the spoon ties it to Groningen?

Regards,

Brenda
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[Doos]

Hi,

In "spoon 4" the Groningen mark is on the left of the "ratstail", it is a number (2) above a letter (x). Meaning that is the letter x in the second alphabet series, corresponding with 1652/1653.

The mark on the right of the ratstail is the makers mark.
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[Brendabrady]

Thanks again, Doos!

Brenda
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