Ebay purchase

joeyfresh · Jan 19, 2016

A few months back I purchased this spoon off of Ebay where the seller claimed it was a 17th century pewter spoon. After receiving the spoon I agree that it's both pewter and, well, a spoon, but I'm not sure of the time period. I can't find an example of the maker's mark anywhere that could help me date this so I'm hoping there is a pewter spoon expert on here that could help me. Thank you.

smokeythecat · Jan 19, 2016

I have a few similar. They have been coming out of probably Europe for the last year or more. Yours is probably 17th Century. By the 18th Century they took a more modern shape.

Sentrom · Jan 20, 2016

I do believe that the pewter spoon is from Holland. HK Hendrik Kamphof (werkzaam 1864 - 1923) Zwolle, Holland.
Here is a copy of their maker's mark:

Ahab8 · Jan 21, 2016

joeyfresh said:
A few months back I purchased this spoon off of Ebay where the seller claimed it was a 17th century pewter spoon. After receiving the spoon I agree that it's both pewter and, well, a spoon, but I'm not sure of the time period. I can't find an example of the maker's mark anywhere that could help me date this so I'm hoping there is a pewter spoon expert on here that could help me. Thank you.

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Joey just go find some. Those 17th century spoons are so easy to find complete :laughing7:

in all seriousness that is a really nice looking spoon. Something about the shape of those early ones that makes them so distinct from the more modern ones. I've been lucky to find a few very early spoons and frags. I really want to find an apostle knop spoon. Maybe in 2016 when I get back to spoon site. Take care bud

joeyfresh · Jan 21, 2016

Sentrom said:
I do believe that the pewter spoon is from Holland. HK Hendrik Kamphof (werkzaam 1864 - 1923) Zwolle, Holland.
Here is a copy of their maker's mark:
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Damn Ebay!! :laughing7:

I had a feeling it wasn't "old" which is why I posted it. Thanks for the research and ID Sentrom :icon_thumleft:

joeyfresh · Jan 21, 2016

Ahab8 said:
Joey just go find some. Those 17th century spoons are so easy to find complete in all seriousness that is a really nice looking spoon. Something about the shape of those early ones that makes them so distinct from the more modern ones. I've been lucky to find a few very early spoons and frags. I really want to find an apostle knop spoon. Maybe in 2016 when I get back to spoon site. Take care bud

I have bowls and handles but none complete....unlike some people I know who find two at a time. I really just posted this to show off my photography skills and give you something to strive for Abe.

Anduril · Jan 22, 2016

It's still a pretty cool spoon, eBay honesty notwithstanding.

Ahab8 · Jan 22, 2016

joeyfresh said:
I have bowls and handles but none complete....unlike some people I know who find two at a time. I really just posted this to show off my photography skills and give you something to strive for Abe.

It's much easier taking pics of that modern stuff. The detail is much better on a new spoon that some dude pulled out of the silverware drawer lol. The 400 year old legit stuff is dirty and rough. Much more difficult. Hey I got 1920s silver plate I will sell you bud

joeyfresh · Jan 23, 2016

Ahab8 said:
It's much easier taking pics of that modern stuff. The detail is much better on a new spoon that some dude pulled out of the silverware drawer lol. The 400 year old legit stuff is dirty and rough. Much more difficult. Hey I got 1920s silver plate I will sell you bud

Keep that silver plate, I don't want your family to be eating off the floor of that hovel you call home [emoji13]

Ahab8 · Jan 23, 2016

joeyfresh said:
Keep that silver plate, I don't want your family to be eating off the floor of that hovel you call home [emoji13]

We love this freezer box bro! Hey I got some really rare indian heads I will sell you for the bargain price of $88 a piece. I swear they are worth a ton. I saw it on Ebay. Everything on the net is true lol

CRUSADER · Jan 24, 2016

Sentrom said:
I do believe that the pewter spoon is from Holland. HK Hendrik Kamphof (werkzaam 1864 - 1923) Zwolle, Holland.
Here is a copy of their maker's mark:
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Its close but not the same maker. Looks like a H I, also the crown is different, more research needed.

joeyfresh · Jan 26, 2016

Ahab8 said:
We love this freezer box bro! Hey I got some really rare indian heads I will sell you for the bargain price of $88 a piece. I swear they are worth a ton. I saw it on Ebay. Everything on the net is true lol

Don't bring me into your crazy-town world of 8's.....I'll give you $77 for them