An Indonesian Yogya basket, ca 1900

An Indonesian, Bali low silver content (800/1000) large basket. A large basket with scalloped edges. The top edge is openwork with floral motif. Each side in the middle a Kala head (a mask of a monster lion) (Bali) between lotus flowers and floral decor. In the inside on the bottom a Wajang figure. The silver from the former Dutch colony, East Indies, present-day Indonesia, is called Djokja. Traveling salesmen and repatriates brought many silver objects with them to the Netherlands. The largest and most beautiful production is from the period 1880 to 1930. 

Djokja silver is recognizable by the motifs used, such as the lotus figure, animal figures and geometric figures are also known. As a technique of Indonesian silver is considered important, something that the Europeans in Indonesia were very fond of. In addition, the silversmiths used an old regional technique: embossing; this is hammering out the silver from the outside

The use of silver in Djokja silver is often difficult to determine. In Indonesia, the amount of copper in the alloy and the associated hallmarks were not taken very seriously. In some cases there is only a number indicating the alloy, sometimes together with a maker's mark.

The measurement is 6 cm high, 32.8 cm wide and the depth is 22 cm. The weight is 438 grams.

Reference # M1429

An Indonesian Openwork basket, late 19th Century.

An openwork basket with elegant 8-sided scalloped edges, with four Kala heads, between a floral pattern and centered on the bottom 2 snakes, intertwined.

The silver from the former Dutch colony, East Indies, present-day Indonesia.Traveling salesmen and repatriates brought many silver objects with them to the Netherlands. The largest and most beautiful production is from the period 1880 to 1930.

Balinese silver is recognizable by the motif used, the kala head (a mask of a monster lion) is a well-known motif. As a technique, of the Balinese silver is considered important, something that the Europeans in Indonesia were very fond of. In addition, the silversmiths used an old regional technique: embossing; this is hammering out the silver from the inside. (when scaling the outside)

The use of silver in Indonesian silver is often difficult to determine. In Indonesia, the amount of copper in the alloy and the associated hallmarks were not taken very seriously. In some cases there is only a number indicating the alloy, sometimes together with a maker's mark. This basket has impressed twice the number 925. The measurememnt is 5 cm high, 27.3 cm wide and the depth is 17.8 cm. (1 Inch = 2.54 cm) The weight is 190 grams

Reference # M1461

Dutch 19th Century Opaline glass tea caddy with silver cap, ca 1870

An Opaline glass tea caddy with white glass relief of leaves with silver cap. Dutch silver cap, made by the silversmith Nicolaas Bernardus Antonius Visser (Visser & Co), hallmarked with the silver master hallmark, used during 1868-1888 in 's-Hertogenbosch. Also hallmarked with the silver hallmark "sword" used from 1814-1906 (silver purity 833/1000). The word "Thee" Dutch for Tea is engraved on the cap with leaf motif. The neck of the vase is set in an octagonal setting of silver. The measurement is 14.5 cm high and 9 cm diagonal. The weight is 274 grams

Reference # M1451

Six silver miniature bonbon baskets, Bonebakker, Amsterdam,1928

Six silver very small bonbon baskets in boat shape and openwork. Dutch silver, made by Carl Bonebakker & Son, Amsterdam in 1928. These small silver baskets are made to present one piece per basket. Looks great as a presentation on the table, as an example for the high tea. Just let your imagination run wild. The baskets are Dutch silver hallmarked with The Lion 2 for 835/ 000 content of silver. The Mastersign for Bonebakker & son, Amsterdam. The office (Minerva head) mark with Letter A for Amsterdam. The Year letter S for the Year 1928. The baskets shows some traces of use.

The measurement is 2,5 cm high, 7,5 cm wide and the depth is 4,5 cm (1 Inch = 2,5 cm)

The total weight is 138 gram

Reference # M1470

Indonesian Balinese Yogya, Djokja Bread Basket, Ca 1900

An Indonesian, Bali, low silver content (800/1000) large bread basket. A large bread basket with each at the sides a Kalahead (a mask of a monster lion) (Bali) between lotus flowers and floral decor. In the inside on the bottom a Balinese figure, wearing a Kala mask and digger. The silver from the former Dutch colony, East Indies, present-day Indonesia, is called Djokja. Traveling salesmen and repatriates brought many silver objects with them to the Netherlands. The largest and most beautiful production is from the period 1880 to 1930. 

Djokja silver is recognizable by the motifs used, such as the lotus figure, animal figures and geometric figures are also known. As a technique, Indonesian silver is considered important, something that the Europeans in Indonesia were very fond of. In addition, the silversmiths used an old regional technique: embossing; this is hammering out the silver from the outside or inside

The use of silver in Djokja silver is often difficult to determine. In Indonesia, the amount of copper in the alloy and the associated hallmarks were not taken very seriously. In some cases there is only a number indicating the alloy, sometimes together with a maker's mark. There is no number, marks or initials on this basket

The measurement is 9,5 cm high, 29,5 cm wide and the depth is 20 cm. 

The weight is 592 grams.

Reference # M1473

Indonesian Balinese Yogya, Djokja Baskets, Ca 1890

An set Indonesian, Balinese, silver baskets. The baskets with each at the sides a Kalahead (a mask of a monster lion) (Bali) between lotus flowers and floral decor. On the outside on the bottom a Balinese figure, wearing a Kala mask and digger and a Wajang figure. Inside of one basket are engraved signatures ( 7 signatures) The silver from the former Dutch colony, East Indies, present-day Indonesia, is called Djokja. Traveling salesmen and repatriates brought many silver objects with them to the Netherlands. The largest and most beautiful production is from the period 1880 to 1930. 

Djokja silver is recognizable by the motifs used, such as the lotus figure, animal figures and geometric figures are also known. As a technique, Indonesian silver is considered important, something that the Europeans in Indonesia were very fond of. In addition, the silversmiths used an old regional technique: embossing; this is hammering out the silver from the outside or inside

The use of silver in Djokja silver is often difficult to determine. In Indonesia, the amount of copper in the alloy and the associated hallmarks were not taken very seriously. In some cases there is only a number indicating the alloy, sometimes together with a maker's mark. There is no number, marks or initials on this basket

The measurement go the one with signatures  is 171,5 cm high, 27,8 cm wide and the depth is 18 cm. 

The weight is 510 grams. The second basket is 18 cm high, 27,5 cm wide and 17,5 cm depth. The weight of this one is 406 gram

Reference # M1557

Indonesian Yogya, Djokja Basket and bowls with animal figures, Ca 1890

An Indonesian, Bali, low silver content (800/1000) large basket and three bowls. A large basket with each at the longest sides a Kalahead (a mask of a monster lion) (Bali) between flowers and animal figures. The silver from the former Dutch colony, East Indies, present-day Indonesia, is called Djokja. Traveling salesmen and repatriates brought many silver objects with them to the Netherlands. The largest and most beautiful production is from the period 1880 to 1930. 

Djokja silver is recognizable by the motifs used, such as the lotus figure, animal figures and geometric figures are also known. As a technique, Indonesian silver is considered important, something that the Europeans in Indonesia were very fond of. In addition, the silversmiths used an old regional technique: embossing; this is hammering out the silver from the outside or inside

The use of silver in Djokja silver is often difficult to determine. In Indonesia, the amount of copper in the alloy and the associated hallmarks were not taken very seriously. In some cases there is only a number indicating the alloy, sometimes together with a maker's mark. There is no number, marks or initials on this basket

The measurement of the basket is 8,5 cm high, 27 cm wide and the depth is 13 cm. 

The three bowls re 4,5 cm high and 12 cm diagonal

The weight is 586 grams.

Reference # M1531

Balinese Yogya silver plate with Garuda Bird

An Indonesian Yogya plate from Bali, early 20th Century with the Garuda Bird in the center on a hammered background, surrounded with 2 beautifully decorated rings in height difference. Beautifully decorated with Kala heads (a mask of a monster lion) , between leaves and flowers. 

The measurement is 23.5 cm diagonally and 2.5 cm high. 

The weight is 292 grams 

The silver from the former Dutch colony, East Indies, present-day Indonesia, is called Djokja. {Yogya). Traveling salesmen and repatriates brought many silver objects with them to the Netherlands. The largest and most beautiful production is from the period 1880 to 1930. 

Djokja (Yogya) silver is recognizable by the motifs used, such as the lotus figure, animal figures and geometric figures are also known. As a technique, Indonesian silver is considered important, something that the Europeans in Indonesia were very fond of. In addition, the silversmiths used an old regional technique: embossing; this is hammering out the silver from the outside

The use of silver in Djokja (Yogya) silver is often difficult to determine. In Indonesia, the amount of copper in the alloy and the associated hallmarks were not taken very seriously. In some cases there is only a number indicating the alloy, sometimes together with a maker's mark. There is no number or initials on this plate

Reference # M1590

Indonesian Yogya, Djokja Bread Basket with human and animal figures, Ca 1890

An Indonesian, Bali, low silver content (800/1000) large bread basket. A large bread basket with each at the longest sides a Peacock and middle at the sides a Kalahead (a mask of a monster lion) (Bali) between flowers and human and animal figures in 4 scalloped panels. The silver from the former Dutch colony, East Indies, present-day Indonesia, is called Djokja. Traveling salesmen and repatriates brought many silver objects with them to the Netherlands. The largest and most beautiful production is from the period 1880 to 1930. 

Djokja silver is recognizable by the motifs used, such as the lotus figure, animal figures and geometric figures are also known. As a technique, Indonesian silver is considered important, something that the Europeans in Indonesia were very fond of. In addition, the silversmiths used an old regional technique: embossing; this is hammering out the silver from the outside or inside

The use of silver in Djokja silver is often difficult to determine. In Indonesia, the amount of copper in the alloy and the associated hallmarks were not taken very seriously. In some cases there is only a number indicating the alloy, sometimes together with a maker's mark. There is no number, marks or initials on this basket

The measurement is 9,5 cm high, 29,5 cm wide and the depth is 20 cm. 

The weight is 592 grams.

Reference # M1499

Indonesian Yogya, Djokja Bread Basket with human and animal figures, Ca 1890

An Indonesian, Bali, low silver content (800/1000) large bread basket. A large bread basket with each at the longest sides a Kalahead (a mask of a monster lion) (Bali)  and above a bird, between flowers and human and animal figures. The silver from the former Dutch colony, East Indies, present-day Indonesia, is called Djokja. Traveling salesmen and repatriates brought many silver objects with them to the Netherlands. The largest and most beautiful production is from the period 1880 to 1930. 

Djokja silver is recognizable by the motifs used, such as the lotus figure, animal figures and geometric figures are also known. As a technique, Indonesian silver is considered important, something that the Europeans in Indonesia were very fond of. In addition, the silversmiths used an old regional technique: embossing; this is hammering out the silver from the outside or inside

The use of silver in Djokja silver is often difficult to determine. In Indonesia, the amount of copper in the alloy and the associated hallmarks were not taken very seriously. In some cases there is only a number indicating the alloy, sometimes together with a maker's mark. There is no number, marks or initials on this basket

The measurement is 9 cm high, 34,3 cm wide and the depth is 17,3 cm. 

The weight is 454 grams.

The basket has 2 cracks in the bottom

Reference # M1532

A German Art Nouveau crystal with silver cap inkwell, ca 1890

An Art Nouveau elegant inkwell, made of crystal glass with a silver cap, made in Germany. The crystal glass is facet cut at the bottom with a star in the middle. At the front a ledge to put the pen on. The hinged silver cap marked with an acanthus leave pattern with flowers. Marked with German silver hallmarks "the crescent moon" and "the crown"  at the back. Silver content is 800/000. The silver is also marked by the retailer J.B. Firmanns. The glass has scratches on the bottom due to use. The measurement is 8.5 cm high, 13 cm wide and the depth is 6 cm (1 Inch = 2.54 cm ) 

The weight is 824 grams

Reference # M1474

English Silver rectangular tea set 1930s

A silver tea set with a teapot, sugar bowl and a milk jug in an rectangular shape with a scalloped body It is silver marked with the English hallmarks of William Hutton , Sheffield (1896-2006) ( sugar bowl and milk jug) and the teapot is made and hall marked by J.W. Benson, London (1912-1937).

The sugar bowl is made by William Hutton and dated with the letter S for the Year 1935 in Sheffield

The milk jug is also made by William Hutton, Sheffield and dated with the Year letter t for the Year 1936

The tea pot is made by J.W. Benson, London and dated wit the Year letter t for the Year 1934

The silver teapot measures 16 cm high, 28 cm wide and the depth is 12 cm

The sugar bowl is 10 cm high, 17 cm wide and the depth is 8,5 cm. 

The milk jug is 10 cm high, 13.5 cm wide and the depth is 6.5 cm.

The total weight is 1085 grams

Reference # M1576

A 19th Century Dutch silver fish serving spoon with agate

A silver fish serving spoon with an agate handle, made in 1865 by the silversmith Jacob Hendrik Schouten in Amsterdam. The spoon is openwork and engraved with scrolled leaf pattern. The Dutch silver hall marks of Lion 2, Year letter F for 1865, Minerva head ( office mark) for Amsterdam and Master sign by Jacob Hendrik Schouten 9 worked during 1846- 1869)

The spoon measures 28 cm long, 8.5 cm wide and the depth is 3 cm. The weight of the spoon is 114 grams and with box 414 grams

In the 19th century in The Netherlands, silver was very expensive, during the Biedermeier era. The silver objects were often made of thin/light silver.

Shows some age wear

Reference # M1154

English Arts & Crafts Silver bowl by George Laurence Conell, Birmingham, 1931

A Silver hammered bowl raised on a square foot, with floral and nail decoration

Marked with the Silversmith George Laurence Connell, mark used during 1913-1932 (G.L. Connell Ltd.)

Silver Hallmarks of England, Birmingham and Year letter G 0f 1931

The purity is 925/1000

Under the foot marked with name George Laurence Connell, 33 Cheapside and numbered with 552

The measurements are 10 cm high, 23,5 cm wide and the depth is 9 cm

The weight is 186 gram

Reference # M793

Sterling Silver Mesh Weave beaded bag

Sterling Silver mesh weave handbag with fringe and turquoise colored translucent stones, 13 pieces.

The opening of the purse has in one side of the opening 46 pieces pyramid cut grenades

This purse is marked with 935, later it is marked in the ring with the Dutch tax import stamp for foreign objects, 1905-1906 and "Sword" ( used from 1814-1906)

The silver is older than the Dutch Hall marks.

The length of the purse is approx. 17 cm

The purse is 12 cm wide [ below ]

The chain is 16 cm long.

Reference # M145

English small silver shakers by John Gallimore, Sheffield, 1893

A set of two very small "silver shakers" or silver spice shakers, often used to sprinkle spices such as salt, pepper, or sugar evenly over food. The spreaders are hallmarked with the silver hallmark "Crown" of the City "Sheffield" 

Sheffield, England, historically known for its silversmithing. Also the hall mark "Lion" for England silver, the Year letter A for 1893. The master hall mark J.G. for John Gallimore, registered in 1885. The shakers also have the Dutch hallmark ZI for 925/1000, purity of silver. 

An oval, raised on round Empire style foot and base with a lid, which is closed by screw thread. They have not been cleaned / polished on the inside. This is essential for the taste. 

The lids of the shakers are also fully hallmarked with the same silver hallmarks.

The measurement is 7 cm high and 3,5 cm diagonal. 

The weight in total is 72 grams

Reference # M1514

Indonesian Silver Yogya Napkin Rings, 1930s

Six Yogya silver napkin rings, made in Indonesia, 1930s. Each napkin ring has a flower decor in the center and surrounded with different floral patterns impressed in the silver. Two of the rings have the Indonesian hall mark with Makers mark ZR and 800 (silver purity 800/000)

Yogya is known that the silver may not be polished, cleaned completely.

The depth in the reliefs of Yogya is black, so it has a beautiful effect

The measurements are 3,2 cm high, 6,4 cm wide and the depth is 3,3 cm (1 Inch = 2,54 cm)

The weight in total is 288 grams

In the 1930s Java was part of the Dutch East Indies and the center of this production was in the Provincial capital Yogyakarta (Yogya) and in Kotagede, a small town about five kilometers southeast. Yogya Silver is handmade and any piece is never exactly equal to the other.

Most pieces are marked with 800 often accompanied by letters identifying the maker.

Reference # M1593

Indonesian Silver Yogya Egg Cups Made by Sastro Sukarto

Six Yogya silver egg cups from the first part of the 20th Century. Marked with the Indonesian hall mark SH800 (silver purity 800/000) SH for the silversmith Sastro Sukarto. Sastro Sukarto has been succeeded by 2 sons Sukarto. On the edge beautiful floral decor and the holder is hammered with smooth base. Yogya is known that the silver may not be polished completely. The depth in the reliefs of Yogya is black, so it has a beautiful effect

The measurements are 5 cm high and 4.3 cm diagonal

The weight in total is 197 gram

In the 1930s Java was part of the Dutch East Indies and the center of this production was in the Provincial capital Yogyakarta (Yogya) and in Kotagede, a small town about five kilometers southeast. Yogya Silver is handmade and any piece is never exactly equal to the other.

Most pieces are marked with 800 often accompanied by letters identifying the maker.

Reference # M358

A 19th Century Dutch silver tobacco box by J.J. Oosterbaan, Leeuwarden 1842

A beautifully decorated silver tobacco box with a Dutch scene from the Golden Age with a scene in an inn, after a painting by a Dutch 17th century master.

The box is made and Dutch hallmarked with the master stamp Johannes Jacobus Oosterbaan, worked during 1824-1845, Leeuwarden. The box is marked with the year letter H of the year 1842. Minerva head (Ofice mark) F for Leeuwarden.

The box cannot be opened from the front. You have to squeeze the sides together for the lid of the box to open. The bottom and side are beautifully detailed with a bald motif and a smooth medallion in the middle. A text or name can be engraved in this

The measurement of the box is 3,5 cm high, 12 cm wide and the depth is 10,5 cm

The weight is 182 grams

Reference # M1166

A silver pocket travel bottle opener by Georg Jensen, 1915-1919

A silver pocket travel bottle opener in a leather pouch with the Acorn pattern, made by Georg Jensen, Denmark. The opener has the silver hallmarks of George Jensen, in oval with beads and name inside, used during 1915-1919 and the other side marked with "Sterling". The head of the opener is made of stainless steel for opening a bottle. The opener has a leather pouch in the color brown. This small item is only 8 cm long, 1,5 cm wide and the depth is 0,5 cm. 

The weight is 22 grams

Reference # M1199

A crystal with silver Cruet set by Topazio

A Cruet set of 4 crystal bottles in a base of 4 round holders with a handle in loop pattern with pearl rim. The holders for the bottles are openwork with shell, leaf and floral motif, between 2 gadroon pattern rims and pearl rim, raised on 4 leaf pattern feet . 2 Bottles come with a crystal stopper for oil and vinegar. 2 bottles with a silver sprinkle cap. This set is made by Topazio, Portugal and silver marked 925. With Topazio silver maker hallmark, Topazio since 1874. The Portugese silver hall mark of an eagle in an hexagonal shape (Porto) with 925. (925/1000 purity of silver). This hall mark was used during 1985-2015. Also remarked By the Dutch silver hall mark "Sword, 925" 

The size of this cruet set is a total of 29.5 cm high, 14 cm wide and 14 cm deep. 

The weight is a total of 1695 grams

Reference # M1196

Dutch Silver set by Gerritsen and van kempen, 1940s

A jam spoon and 16 large teaspoons with long oval spoon body and the handle in a point with graceful oval curves incorporated. Made by Gerritsen & van Kempen, N.V., Zeist, The Netherlands Master sign used during  (1926-1961).

The jam spoon has it's Dutch Hall marks of Lion 2 ( 835/1000 purity of silver), Office mark with letter B of Utrecht,  Master sign of Gerritsen & van Kempen, Year letter K crowned for 1945. The teaspoons are has there Hall marks of the Dutch "sword" used during 1906 and 1953. And the Master sign of Gerritsen & van Kempen,

The set is not boxed

The measurements are for the jam spoon are 17 cm long, 3 cm wide and the depth is 2,5 cm. The teaspoons are 12 cm long, 1,7 cm wide and the depth is 1,2 cm

The weight in total is 208 grams

Reference # M1143

Dutch small Silver bonbon basket by by J. Krins, Schoonhoven, 1962

Small silver basket by by J. Krins 1947-1977

Small basket openwork with floral decorated handles 

With Dutch silver hall marks:

Walking Lion II ( 835/1000)

Minerva head with M for Schoonhoven

Master sign by J. Krins, Schoonhoven, 1947-1977

Year letter C = 1962

7,2 cm high, 20 cm wide and the depth is 12 cm

Weight 112 gram.

Reference # M553

Dutch Silver Fish servers, 1948

Dutch Silver Fish servers, design "Hollands glad"

Marked Silver 833/000, walking lion 2

Van Kempen, master sign

Minerva head Utrecht

Year letter "N" of 1948

The measurements are 

28,5 cm x 5 cm x 3,5 cm  

22 cm x 4,5 cm x 2,5 cm

The weight in total is 211 gram

Reference # M284

English silver fish server set by John James Whiting, 1856

English silver fish servers in leather box. The original leather box with satin and velvet fabric lined with cutlery for fish, made by John James Whiting (1847-1863), dated 1856, London.

The servers are hall marked with the English silver hall marks, the Lion, The City (London), Year letter A for 1856 and master sign. The silver is 925/1000. Also silver hall marked with the Dutch import/ tax mark. The servers are with openwork to the blade and the servers has the pattern "Albert" 

The measurement of the fisfhserver (not fork) is 34.5 cm long, 6 cm wide and the dept (handle Height) is 3 cm

The silver weight is 306 grams and the total boxed weight is 774 grams

Reference # M1198