Smaller spoon vintage Dutch souvenir spoon featuring an intricate repoussé relief design with a traditional Dutch windmill and a bird resting on it. On many authentic vintage variants of this design, the blades of the windmill are functionally articulating and can spin manually. THESE BLADES SPIN.
Crafted with an ornate, twisted rope or open-work stem design.The Bowl (Bottom): Embossed with a high-relief traditional genre scene. These bowls typically depict historical artwork reproductions, inner tavern scenes, or local town life (such as fishermen, farmers, or musicians).Material & Origin: These spoons were widely manufactured in the Netherlands throughout the 20th century as travel keepsakes. They are commonly composed of silverplate (EPNS), solid pewter, or Dutch hallmark continental silver (such as .830 or .833 purity). 5" long 1" diameter see pics for maker's mark
The larger spoon is a silver plated berry spoon made in Sheffield, England during the mid 20th century. The spoon features intricate repoussé work, a technique where the metal is hammered from the reverse side to create low-relief designs of fruit, leaves, and berries in the bowl. Materials and Markings: The item is crafted from silver-plated metal, often marked as "EPNS" (Electro-Plated Nickel Silver), and some versions may include a gold wash on the interior of the bowl.Functionality: Originally designed as a berry or sugar spoon, these pieces are frequently categorized as large serving spoons, measuring approximately 8 to 9 inches in length. 9" wide, 3" diameter