Van Kempen Dutch .835 Silver Bowl – 1954 Utrecht Hallmarked

Dutch .835 silver bowl by Van Kempen & Zonen, assayed in Utrecht in 1954. Collectible mid-century silver piece with elegant two-handle design.

A finely crafted Dutch silver two-handled bowl by the renowned silversmith firm Van Kempen & Zonen. This elegant piece is made from .833 purity silver and was assayed in Utrecht, Netherlands, in 1954, as indicated by the full set of Dutch hallmarks:

Lion Passant with “2” – .833 silver standard
Minerva Head with “B” – Utrecht assay office
Date Letter “U” – Year 1954
Maker’s Mark “VK” – Van Kempen & Zonen

The design features clean mid-century modern lines with squared flared handles and a shallow, elegant bowl form. A beautiful example of Dutch silver artistry, perfect for collectors or use as a refined decorative piece.

Dimensions:

• Top Diameter: 7 cm

• Height: 4.5 cm

Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor surface wear consistent with age.

Side view of the Van Kempen .835 silver bowl showing the shallow profile, clean curves, and squared flared handles Bottom view of the Van Kempen .835 silver bowl showing the shallow profile, clean curves, and squared flared handles hallmarks Close-up of Dutch silver hallmarks including lion passant for .835 silver, Minerva head with ‘B’ for Utrecht, date letter ‘U’ for 1954, and VK maker’s mark for Van Kempen

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