J. Tostrup Norwegian Queen\'s Pattern serving spoon c. 1934 in solid 830S silver
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J. Tostrup Norwegian Queen\'s Pattern serving spoon c. 1934 in solid 830S silver:
$54.89
Offeredfor sale by Caspar’s Place is a solid830 silver serving spoon from 1934 by J. Tostrup of Oslo, Norway. Its handle is decorated with a lovelystylized shell design.Thisshell pattern is sometimes known asQueen\'s Pattern, or“DRONNINGMØNSTER.” The spoon ismarked with Tostrup’s maker’s mark and “830S.” The “830” means it is 830 out of 1000 parts silver versus sterling’s 925 out of 1000.The “S” indicates that it is Scandinavian solid silver, rather than plated silver, made after 1940.
The firm of jewelers J. Tostrup wasfounded in 1832 by Jacob Tostrup (1806-1890).It has been a major manufacturer of Norwegian silver in Oslo (formerlyChristiania), Norway from its foundation through the present. Jacob Tostrup was a Norwegian goldsmith whobegan as an apprentice in 1823. Herelocated in 1838, opening a larger, mechanized workshop. At some point during Jacob’s tenure as headof the firm J. Tostrup received the title of royal court jeweler.
Jacob’s son, Oluf Tostrup (1842-1882),became sole owner of J. Tostrup in 1881 but died the next year. Jacob Tostruptook on his granddaughter\'s husband Torolf Prytz (1858-1938) as a partner in1884, and Prytz inherited the business after Tostrup\'s death in 1890. Prytz was one of Norway\'s foremost designersof the Art Nouveau era. He was a pioneerin the revival of ancient Norwegian enamel techniques and filigree work. Towardsthe end of the 19th century Prytz embraced the Viking revival style and beganto incorporate traditional Nordic motifs and forms into his designs. Torolf Prytz\' son, Jacob Tostrup\'sgreat-grandson, Jakob Tostrup Prytz also became a notable metalsmith and tookover the firm in 1918. His daughterGrete Prytz Kittlesen ( 1917-2010) became the primary designer for the firmafter World War II into the 1940s and 1950s and beyond into the 21st century.
Thisspoon is engraved with “Hjordis 11-9-1934.”It is in good estate condition, although with the patina of oldtarnish and fine scratches to be expected with age and use. The piece’s price reflects the spoon’scondition. This Norwegian serving spoon willmake a lovely addition to any silver collection.
Thespoon weighs approximately 1.105 troy ounces.It is roughly 7.375” long by 1.75\" wide.
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S1968J. Tostrup Norwegian Queen\'s Pattern serving spoon c. 1934 in solid 830S silver:
$54.89