New Zealand Greenstone Sterling Silver Spoon Set 6 Green Handles Case

Beautiful antique six-piece spoon set featuring New Zealand greenstone (Pounamu) handles and .925 sterling silver. The spoons are marked J.S.&S. and .925, indicating sterling silver.

The set includes six matching spoons and the original fitted presentation case, making this a particularly attractive collectible set for collectors of New Zealand greenstone, sterling silver, antique flatware, and early 20th-century pieces.

The original case features a textured dark exterior with decorative gold-tone trim and a cream satin-lined interior. The interior is labeled “NEW ZEALAND GREENSTONE … STERLING SILVER.”

Details:

* Maker: J.S.&S. (Joseph Swindell & Son)
* Material: .925 Sterling Silver
* Handles: New Zealand Greenstone / Pounamu
* Quantity: 6 spoons
* Era: Early 20th Century
* Approximate date: 1900–1940
* Includes: Original fitted presentation case
* Country of origin: New Zealand

Condition:

The spoons are in vintage/antique condition with natural age-related tarnish, patina, surface marks and signs of previous use. The greenstone handles appear intact, with no obvious major cracks or breaks visible. The original presentation case shows age-related wear, including scuffs, edge wear and wear to the exterior finish. The satin lining is aged but remains present.

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A wonderful complete early 20th-century New Zealand greenstone and sterling silver set, especially desirable because it retains all six matching spoons and its original fitted presentation case.