Norwegian Spoons--Used for ? and who is maker? Silver?

[Charmin]

Garage sale find from last weekend.......Can anyone help me figure out the maker on the little spoons? and are they silver? And what were such little spoons used for? Are they dessert spoons? I think they are Norwegian----some of the words that I can read on the lid of the box "Alesund" "Telefon 1946" "Gullsmed".
First picture is of the box they are in.
Second picture is of the hallmarks on the back of the spoons.
Third picture is of the spoons.
Thanks for any help!!

 

[Charmin]

Couple more pics of the box lid.

 

[creeper71]

You'll need to til the spoon in a angle so we can see the hallmarks clearly...

 

[Charmin]

You'll need to til the spoon in a angle so we can see the hallmarks clearly...

I'm trying to get a better picture of the hallmarks, creeper---See if these are any better. If not, I'll keep trying! Thanks!

 

[creeper71]

can't make out the 2 symbols the numbers are between

 

[Charmin]

can't make out the 2 symbols the numbers are between

Looks like the first symbol is actually some letters--Maybe NM and the second symbol looks like a chalice or stemmed goblet .

 

[diggummup]

They are silver. .830 is an old standard for silver purity in Norway. The "NM" (Norsk Monster) is a generic mark and roughly translates as a design copyright."J S Refsnæs AS" is the name of the jeweler/goldsmith, "Gullsmed" translates to goldsmith."Telefon 1946" is an old telephone number, as telefon translates to telephone. "Alesund" is a town in Norway. Here is some info on Norwegian silvermarks that may help explain the rest of the marks-http://www.925-1000.com/Fnorway_marks.html#1

 

[Charmin]

They are silver. .830 is an old standard for silver purity in Norway. The "NM" (Norsk Monster) is a generic mark and roughly translates as a design copyright."J S Refsnæs AS" is the name of the jeweler/goldsmith, "Gullsmed" translates to goldsmith."Telefon 1946" is an old telephone number, as telefon translates to telephone. "Alesund" is a town in Norway. Here is some info on Norwegian silvermarks that may help explain the rest of the marks-http://www.925-1000.com/Fnorway_marks.html#1

Right on! Thank you diggummup!!!! I was hoping they would be silver and needed to know for sure before listing them on ebay. These were in one of those boxes that me and my sister got at that garage sale last week(the $2 boxes from my other post).
Really appreciate the help!

 

[2Minnesota]

These spoons are marked very similar to yours. I didn't really see in the thread if they were silver or not. Hope this helps.

http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15793

 

[2Minnesota]

OOOps! I didn't see Diggumups' response when I posted this. sorry

 

[Charmin]

These spoons are marked very similar to yours. I didn't really see in the thread if they were silver or not. Hope this helps.

http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15793

YES! Thanks Minnesota! Those marks are the same as mine---COOL!
Appreciate your help as well---I didn't know where to start looking for silver marks because there are so many.

 

[Charmin]

I forgot to tell you all what they weigh---48.5 grams!

Here they are on ebay from another seller: http://cgi.ebay.com/6-Valdres-1936-...432198?pt=Antiques_Silver&hash=item3a66996586

And a completed listing for these spoons : http://cgi.ebay.com/8-Marthinsen-No...784277?pt=Antiques_Silver&hash=item415a1dea95

Looks like they are called "demitasse" spoons.

 

[diggummup]

Make sure you list them internationally (extra .10). I have found that certain European made objects do better in the area where they originated from. I just sold a set of 6 Danish Holmegaard Per Lütken Balloon Midi-white wine glasses. I listed them 3 times in the U.S. only, because together they weigh over 7 pounds and the cost for shipping overseas is more than the price of them. Well guess what? I listed them internationally and they sold, first week to a U.K buyer. Shipping alone is $58.50 but they are an obscure set of glasses and Americans don't know what they are and what they are worth because of that. You are correct, they are demitasse spoons based on the size of them.

 

[Charmin]

Make sure you list them internationally (extra .10). I have found that certain European made objects do better in the area where they originated from. I just sold a set of 6 Danish Holmegaard Per Lütken Balloon Midi-white wine glasses. I listed them 3 times in the U.S. only, because together they weigh over 7 pounds and the cost for shipping overseas is more than the price of them. Well guess what? I listed them internationally and they sold, first week to a U.K buyer. Shipping alone is $58.50 but they are an obscure set of glasses and Americans don't know what they are and what they are worth because of that. You are correct, they are demitasse spoons based on the size of them.

Okay--I usually don't sell internationally (I had so much trouble getting international sellers to pay!) , but since these are foreign made, I'll make an exception. Thanks for all the help, diggummup!

 

[diggummup]

Make sure you list them internationally (extra .10). I have found that certain European made objects do better in the area where they originated from. I just sold a set of 6 Danish Holmegaard Per Lütken Balloon Midi-white wine glasses. I listed them 3 times in the U.S. only, because together they weigh over 7 pounds and the cost for shipping overseas is more than the price of them. Well guess what? I listed them internationally and they sold, first week to a U.K buyer. Shipping alone is $58.50 but they are an obscure set of glasses and Americans don't know what they are and what they are worth because of that. You are correct, they are demitasse spoons based on the size of them.

Okay--I usually don't sell internationally (I had so much trouble getting international sellers to pay!) , but since these are foreign made, I'll make an exception. Thanks for all the help, diggummup!

I've never had a problem with them paying. I worry more about whether or not they will receive it or not. So far so good.

 

[Dixie123]

Are you interested in selling these?

 

[jerseyben]

Are you interested in selling these?

Probably not, considering this thread is from June 2011.

 

[Charmin]

Are you interested in selling these?

I already sold them on ebay....thanks anyway!