Zilveren strooilepel, B. Smits, Schoonhoven, 1776 stijve armband Minerva head and date letter

Minerva head and date letter N for 1847

Hallmarked 925 for 1st grade silver and the master hallmark C + L

van de Dussen uit Schoonhoven

S and unclear mark)

Zilveren strooilepel, B. Smits, Schoonhoven, 1776 stijve armband Minerva head and date letterSilver sprinkling spoon with an openwork bowl, made by silversmith Bartholomes Smits from Schoonhoven. He was active from 1756 to 1803. The spoon has a playing child as a crown and was used to sprinkle sugar, but could also be used to scoop up wet fruit. The spreading spoon is hallmarked with master mark BS, city mark Schoonhoven, tax mark and year letter C for 1776 The box has restoration traces and a crack. (See also the photos) Weight: 30. 4 grams.