1936 Thorvald Marthinsen 830 Silver Teaspoon – Tønsberg, Norway (26 grams)

$55.00
A handsome Norwegian silver teaspoon by Thorvald Marthinsen Sølvvarefabrik of Tønsberg, founded by Thorvald Marthinsen in 1883. The spoon features an attractive scallop-pattern handle with the restrained Scandinavian character for which the firm became known. It is marked 830, indicating 83% silver, together with the maker's marks, and also bears the retail mark of Gundersen. The reverse of the handle is personalized “Doris 1936,” providing a particularly appealing date and glimpse into the spoon's original history. The engraving appears period and is a charming complement to the otherwise elegant form. At 6¾ inches in length and 26 grams in weight, this is a substantial teaspoon with a pleasing feel in the hand. Founded in Tønsberg in 1883, Th. Marthinsen became one of Norway's leading silver manufacturers and remains an established Norwegian silver firm today. Maker: Thorvald Marthinsen Sølvvarefabrik, Tønsberg, Norway Date: c. 1936 Material: 830 silver Form: Teaspoon Retailer: Gundersen Personalization: “Doris 1936” Length: 6¾ inches Weight: 26 grams Condition: Very good antique condition. A charming example of Norwegian silver with an attractive Scandinavian handle, a well-documented maker, retailer's mark, and an unusually specific period personalization. Check out more of our sterling silver flatware here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=7399760 Visit our complete collection at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP
A handsome Norwegian silver teaspoon by Thorvald Marthinsen Sølvvarefabrik of Tønsberg, founded by Thorvald Marthinsen in 1883. The spoon features an attractive scallop-pattern handle with the restrained Scandinavian character for which the firm became known. It is marked 830, indicating 83% silver, together with the maker's marks, and also bears the retail mark of Gundersen. The reverse of the handle is personalized “Doris 1936,” providing a particularly appealing date and glimpse into the spoon's original history. The engraving appears period and is a charming complement to the otherwise elegant form. At 6¾ inches in length and 26 grams in weight, this is a substantial teaspoon with a pleasing feel in the hand. Founded in Tønsberg in 1883, Th. Marthinsen became one of Norway's leading silver manufacturers and remains an established Norwegian silver firm today. Maker: Thorvald Marthinsen Sølvvarefabrik, Tønsberg, Norway Date: c. 1936 Material: 830 silver Form: Teaspoon Retailer: Gundersen Personalization: “Doris 1936” Length: 6¾ inches Weight: 26 grams Condition: Very good antique condition. A charming example of Norwegian silver with an attractive Scandinavian handle, a well-documented maker, retailer's mark, and an unusually specific period personalization. Check out more of our sterling silver flatware here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=7399760 Visit our complete collection at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP