ZEER ZELDZAAM - Antieke Absintlepel - Gerritsen & Van...

This is a VERY RARE antique Dutch silver absinthe spoon. The spoon has three "arms." This absinthe spoon comes from an inheritance of a family from Leiden. The previous owner was a collector of Dutch silver items. Edel Erfgoed offers this rare absinthe spoon via Catawiki with a MINIMUM/RESERVE PRICE of 285 euros. An absinthe spoon is a special spoon used to drip sugar into absinthe/alcoholic drinks. It is designed to rest on the rim of a glass and has a number of holes in the middle of the spoon. A sugar cube is placed on the spoon, which is then positioned on the rim of the glass. The sugar cube is then lit on fire or is dripped with ice water/soda water over the cube. This absinthe spoon can also be used as a tea infuser. The following information is relevant: Material: Silver Marked: Yes, see photos Silversmith: G.V.K = Gerritsen & Van Kempen Silver hallmarked: Swordmark = second fineness of silver (835/1000) Dimensions: Width x height = 12 cm x 10.6 cm Diameter of the sieve/middle piece: 4.1 cm Weight = 25.56 g Condition: Good Note: The glass does NOT come with the lot and is NOT included/ This antique Dutch silver absinthe spoon is well packed and sent by registered/insured mail, but it can also be picked up by appointment at Edel Erfgoed in Klarenbeek, Netherlands (near Apeldoorn).

Stima:€325

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