Dutch Spoon

[joho]

I have recently aquired some antique Dutch spoons all from the same family. This one is hanovarian pattern and the hallmarks appear to be from Leeuwarden. Makers mark is HD co-joined. The back of the bowl is engraved: Bakkers Gilde Lepel 1783 and a Gild crest. I would be grateful for any information such as age and maker. Also any information on Bakkers Gilde. Many thanks John

[oel]

Hi Joho,

Yes, your spoon has been made in Leeuwarden, maker’s mark HD (attached or conjoined) under a Crown for; Hendrik Dauw registered 1764-1807, date letter F for 1783.
Guild Crest for the Frisian Worship Company of Bakers with the tools of the trade, perhaps a little bit comparable to the British version;
http://www.bakers.co.uk/"

Regards,

Oel