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1905

  • Work on this object began.

1920

  • Work on this object ended.

1994

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Spoon (Netherlands), 1910–20

This is a spoon. It was produced by A.F. Cral and manufactured by J.M. van Kempen and Son, Voorschoten. It is dated 1910–20 and we acquired it in 1994. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mr. Justin G. Schiller. It is credited Gift of Justin G. Schiller.

Its dimensions are

cm: L: 12 x W: 2.6

It has the following markings

On reverse of bowl, impressed: "VK", a symbol representing silver fineness .833. On reverse of handle, stamped: "14."

Cite this object as

Spoon (Netherlands), 1910–20; Manufactured by J.M. van Kempen and Son, Voorschoten (Netherlands); Produced by A.F. Cral; silver; cm: L: 12 x W: 2.6; Gift of Justin G. Schiller; 1994-66-20

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