Joseph Zweig, Pre-WW I Sterling Silver Spoon Set, newest Six Spoons, Hallmarked Birmingham 1913
newest This stunning sterling silver set of six teaspoons by Jewish silversmith Joseph Zweig (Birmingham, 1913).
These are perfect for serving tea with scones and double Devonshire clotted cream. Or you might think about hosting a vintage bridal shower--a "Something Old" High Tea for the Bride to Be, and ask everyone to bring something old. Then give this set as your gift. The set would also make a one-of-a-kind Hanukkah gift.
There are four sterling silver hallmarks indicating that this set was manufactured by:
Joseph Zweig (J.Z.)
British sterling (Lion Passant facing left)
Birmingham (anchor mark)
1913 (date mark is "O")
Weight: 70.2 grams or 2.25 Troy Ounces
Includes light blue case with satin lining. Minimal outside wear.
Sources:
https://www.silvermakersmarks.co.uk/Makers/Birmingham-JT-JZ.html
http://www.silvercollection.it/dictionarydecryptingUKsterlingmarks.html
http://www.silvercollection.it/englishsilverhallmarksBIR.html
Joseph Zweig was also known for manufacturing high quality pre-WWI and wartime Judaica. Click here for a couple of examples:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/George-V-Sterling-Silver-Torah-Shield-TAS-Joseph-Zweig-London-1919-Judaica-/391784235501
https://www.barnebys.com/auctions/lot/465016198/a-silver-pair-of-judaica-kidush-goblets-maker-joseph-zweig-chester/
See my shop listings for the other spoon, fork, and knife sets pictured in the last photo.
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