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Norwegian Antique Silver Tablespoons (Set of 12) Bergen, Bors
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Reference: S11359
Period: Victorian
Year: 1854-1856
Silversmith: Christian & T Bors
Place: Bergen
Price: $ 460.00
Weight: 538 grams
Dimensions: 21.3 cm
Condition: 6 spoons excellent (2 small dents), 6 spoons fair to good.
Description: A set of 12 antique Norwegian silver tablespoons, made in Bergen, Norway by the Bors family of silversmiths. The spoons are in the Fiddle and Shell pattern, and are single struck. Six spoons were made in November 1854 in 13 Loth grade by T Bors, the other 6 six spoons were made in August 1856 in higher grade 13 & 1/3 grade by Bors. The first set are heavier (average 50 grammes), better quality spoons, these are in excellent condition, the second set are lighter (average 40 grammes) and are in poorer condition. The first set are engraved with owners initials NIM on the front, the second set are prick engraved on the back with inscription and date 1856. Stylistically both sets are very similar, so can be used as a set of 12. The hallmarks on all 12 spoons are excellent, and include (first 6) 54 for 1854, 11/m for November, T.Bors maker, 13LG for 13 loth grade, and seven cannon balls (town mark for Bergen). The second 6 have 56 for 1856, 8/m for August, Bors makers mark, 13 1/3 grade mark, and seven cannon balls (town mark for Bergen). We imagine these 2 sets started life with 2 different families, one who used the spoons regularly, and one who did not use them much, and then were joined at a later date given they were by the same maker and stylistically very similar.
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Norwegian Antique Silver Tablespoons (Set of 12) Bergen, Bors
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Norwegian Antique Silver Tablespoon
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Christian & T Bors, Bergen 1854-1856 Norwegian silver hallmarks
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Fiddle & Shell pattern, Norwegian silver
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Antique Silver Tablespoons (Set of 12) Bergen
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Norwegian silver spoon bowl, Bergen
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Bors Bergen silver hallmarks
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T. Bors Norwegian silver hallmarks
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Antique Silver Tablespoon Bergen Bors
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Bors Norwegian silver hallmarks 13 loth
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Norwegian silver hallmarks bors 1856
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T Bors 13L6 1854 silver hallmarks
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