Large vintage melchior spoon-strainer, 1

iniciāļu burti A.K.,kas norāda uz īpašnieku ģimeni. Šāda individuāla marķēšana liecina, ka priekšmets bija daļa no īpaši pasūtīta galda piederumu komplekta, ko varēja atļauties tikai ierobežota un turīga sabiedrības daļa. 20. gadsimta sākumā šādi galda piederumi ar gravējumiem un sudraba pārklājumu bija dārgs luksusa priekšmets, kas apliecināja ģimenes statusu un augsto galda kultūru. Katrs priekšmets ar iniciāliem maksāja papildus, un tas norāda uz rūpīgu attieksmi pret servēšanu un estētiku — tējas, kompoti, buljoni un dažādi uzlējumi tika pasniegti ar īpašu elegance.
Garums: 18,5 cm
Sietiņš ir dziļš un liels — šī nav maza karotīte vienai krūzei, bet pilnvērtīga karote-sietiņš, piemērota gan lielu tējas servīžu vai lielu tējas kannu uzlējumu sietīšanai, gan augu un ogu uzlējumiem, garšvielām, buljoniem, kā arī dažādiem kulinārijas un galda servēšanas uzdevumiem.
Stāvoklis ļoti labs — roktura sudraba pārklājums saglabājies, sietiņa zelts ir vesels, deformāciju nav. Vieglā patina papildina priekšmeta vēsturisko šarmu un autentiskumu.
Šī liela karote-sietiņš no mēlhiora ar biezsudraba pārklājumu un zeltītu sietiņu ir autentisks 20. gadsimta sākuma priekšmets. Tas stāsta par izsmalcinātu galda kultūru, augstu estētisko standartiem un īpašu pasūtījumu rūpību. Šis priekšmets būs ne tikai kolekcionāru atradums, bet arī elegants un praktisks papildinājums mājas galdam, saglabājot savu skaistumu un funkcionalitāti vēl daudziem gadiem.

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Large vintage melchior spoon-strainer, 1890-1930, silver-plated with gilded strainer
This is a rare, large vintage spoon-strainer made of melchior with high-quality silver plating (EPNS A1). A1 indicates a particularly thick layer of silver plating, ensuring longevity and making this item suitable for use for many years to come. The strainer is additionally gold-plated, maintaining its shine and protecting it from prolonged use.
The engraved initials A.K. can be seen on the bottom of the handle, indicating the owner's family. Such individual marking suggests that the item was part of a specially ordered set of cutlery, affordable only to a limited and wealthy segment of society. In the early 20th century, such engraved and silver-plated cutlery was an expensive luxury item that demonstrated family status and high table culture. Each item with initials cost extra, indicating careful attention to serving and aesthetics—tea, compotes, broths, and various infusions were served with special elegance.
Length: 18.5 cm
The strainer is deep and large—this is not a small spoon for a single cup, but a full-fledged spoon-strainer suitable for straining large tea services or large teapot infusions, as well as herbal and berry infusions, spices, broths, and various culinary and table serving tasks.
The condition is very good—the silver plating on the handle is preserved, the gold on the strainer is intact, with no deformations. The light patina adds to the historical charm and authenticity of the item.
This large melchior spoon-strainer with thick silver plating and gilded strainer is an authentic item from the early 20th century. It tells of refined table culture, high aesthetic standards, and careful special ordering. This item will not only be a collector's find but also an elegant and practical addition to the home table, preserving its beauty and functionality for many years to come.