Antique silver trouser pieces, Zeeland regional costume, Walcheren, 1869

Beautiful antique silver breeches , worn as part of the Zeeland regional costume of Walcheren . These distinctive silver clothing accessories were an important and visible part of traditional men's costume in Zeeland and are now treasured collector's items within the Dutch cultural heritage.

The breeches are richly decorated with an engraved edge , surrounded by a cable-knit border , and feature a coat of arms on the front . At the back , they are connected by an elliptical ring , as is customary with this type of regional costume jewelry.

The pieces are authentically hallmarked with several Dutch silver hallmarks, including:

• Lion for 2nd grade silver (835/1000)
• Date letter k for 1869
• Minerva head M for Schoonhoven

The trouser pieces each have a diameter of approximately 7 cm and a total weight of 67.7 grams .
⚠️ Condition note: one trouser piece shows damage on the right side , consistent with age and use.

Specifications

• Object: pair of trousers
• Regional costume: Zeeland, Walcheren
• Dating: 1869
• Material: silver, 2nd grade (835/1000)
• Hallmarks: lion 2nd grade, date letter k, Minerva head M (Schoonhoven)
• Decoration: coat of arms, engraved border, cable border
• Connection: elliptical ring at the back
• Diameter per trouser piece: approx. 7 cm
• Total weight: 67.7 grams
• Condition: one piece with damage

An authentic and characterful pair of Zeeland silver trouser pieces , very suitable for collectors of regional silver , Dutch folk silver and 19th century costume objects .