Dutch Cup

[normandon]

I recently came across this cup for a couple of dollars. From some internet searching I can tell that it is made by Zilverfabriek Voorschoten in 1925. Does anyone know anymore about this person? I can not find any other cups from this time frame or of this style. I found one post where a person had a fork and a spoon with the same markings. It is hard to see in the picture but the lion has a 2 under him and the head has a C on it.

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[oel]

Hi Normandon,

Welcome to the forum.

Yes a V above a cresent moon for; Zilverfabriek Voorschoten (Silverfactory Voorschoten), a subsidiary of Koninklijke Nederlandse Edelmetaal Bedrijven( Royal Dutch Precious Metals Companies). The Minerva head with the regional assay office letter C for The Hague. Date letter P for 1925. Lion passant above 2; standard mark for 83.30% fineness, mark used 1814-1953.


http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koninklijk ... %26_Begeer"

History of Royal Van Kempen & Begeer

1789 Johannes van Kempen joins the master guild
and founds his company.

1858 Royal assignation the company of Johannus
van Kempen by King Willem III.

1851 BK cookware is founded.

1867 Partcipation at the World Exhibition in Paris.

1874 Participation at the World Exhibition in Vienna.

1912 Gero cutlery is founded.

1919 Merger to KNEB for; Koninklijke Nederlandse Edelmetaal Bedrijven van Kempen, Begeer & Vos. One of the five subsidiary
called Zilverfabriek Voorschoten

1934 Keltum silver plated hollowware is founded, with its first collection being designed by Gustav Beran.

1960 Merger of bv Koninklijke van Kempen & Begeer.

1986 bv Koninklijke van Kempen & Begeer acquires Gero

1988 bv Koninklijke van Kempen & Begeer acquires BK

2004 Van Kempen & Begeer opens futuristic shop in Utrecht

2005 Establishment of RoyalVKB as international brand.



Regards,

Oel

[normandon]

Thank you Oel. That answered my question as to who Zilverfabriek Voorschoten is, I was thinking it was an actual person. Any thoughts on what kind of cup this may be? Maybe a kids cup, a wine cup or maybe a toiletry cup? It stands 4" tall and 2 3/4" across the top.

[oel]

Normandon,

These cups were presented to celebrate or remember dates of birth, as communion cups. Or silver mint Julep cups. The mint julep is a mixed alcoholic drink, or cocktail associated with the cuisine of the Southern United States. I prefer silver Mojito, Brandy smash or Kremlin Colonel Cup. However if you prefer the cup also could be used as a chalice during ceremonial drinks. It is up to you but please have the cup cleaned and a little bit polished.

Cheers,

Oel