Bible with silver lock, HH van de Dool / Schoonhoven, 19th century
Bible with silver lock, HH van de Dool / Schoonhoven, 19th century
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19th Century Bible from the publisher: Dutch Bible Company in Amsterdam, J. Brandt and son, and P. Proost in Haarlem, Johannes Enschede and sons from 1855.
The silver Bible lock in a simple, sleek style was made by the silversmith HH van de Dool from Schoonhoven (VD18). He worked from 1837 to 1848.
The silver clasp is hallmarked with the second grade hallmark, master hallmark, miner's head and year letter K for 1844.
The initials AR are engraved on the inside of the cleat.
The name of the old owner is written on the front page: Weimpje van Voskuijlen
The Bible is in good condition, but the first page is half stuck. See also the photos.
Weight: 642.6 grams
Dimensions: 15.2 x 9 x 6.4 cm