{"product_id":"granaten-ketting-met-gouden-slot-a-van-haasel-amsterdam-ca-1780","title":"Garnet necklace with gold clasp, A. van Haasel, Amsterdam, ca. 1780","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"286\" data-start=\"190\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"286\" data-start=\"190\"\u003eRare 18th-century gold filigree lock with garnet chain – Albertus van Haasel, Amsterdam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"653\" data-start=\"288\"\u003e A very rare and high-quality \u003cstrong data-end=\"359\" data-start=\"317\"\u003e18th-century gold filigree chain lock\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-end=\"398\" data-start=\"372\"\u003efour strings of garnets\u003c\/strong\u003e , made by the Amsterdam goldsmith \u003cstrong data-end=\"464\" data-start=\"441\"\u003eAlbertus van Haasel\u003c\/strong\u003e . Van Haasel worked between \u003cstrong data-end=\"513\" data-start=\"497\"\u003e1761 and 1805\u003c\/strong\u003e and was known as a specialist in making \u003cstrong data-end=\"589\" data-start=\"562\"\u003erings and chain locks\u003c\/strong\u003e . He lived and worked on \u003cstrong data-end=\"639\" data-start=\"619\"\u003eGoudsbloemstraat\u003c\/strong\u003e in Amsterdam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"1009\" data-start=\"655\"\u003eThe refined clasp is crafted from \u003cstrong data-end=\"720\" data-start=\"691\"\u003e22-karat gold (916\/1000)\u003c\/strong\u003e and is richly decorated with fine filigree. The object bears the \u003cstrong data-end=\"837\" data-start=\"790\"\u003emaster mark of Albertus van Haasel (hare)\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong data-end=\"872\" data-start=\"845\"\u003eAmsterdam city hallmark\u003c\/strong\u003e , confirming its provenance and quality. The \u003cstrong data-end=\"958\" data-start=\"917\"\u003eclip is made of silver.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1328\" data-start=\"1011\"\u003e The four strands \u003cstrong data-end=\"1052\" data-start=\"1028\"\u003eof natural garnets\u003c\/strong\u003e are harmoniously linked to the gold clasp, creating an elegant and characteristic example of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1200\" data-start=\"1159\"\u003e18th-century Dutch jewelry\u003c\/strong\u003e . Such original chain clasps by renowned Amsterdam masters are extremely rare on the current art and antiques market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1348\" data-start=\"1330\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1348\" data-start=\"1330\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1391\" data-start=\"1351\"\u003e Maker: Albertus van Haasel (Amsterdam)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli data-end=\"1434\" data-start=\"1394\"\u003ePeriod: 18th century (active 1761–1805)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1480\" data-start=\"1437\"\u003e Clasp material: 22 carat gold (916\/1000)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1504\" data-start=\"1483\"\u003e Insert clip: silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1542\" data-start=\"1507\"\u003e Gemstones: garnets (4 strings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1583\" data-start=\"1545\"\u003e Length of chain (closed): approx. 35 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1619\" data-start=\"1586\"\u003e Lock dimensions: approx. 2 × 2.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1670\" data-start=\"1622\"\u003e Hallmarks: master mark hare (Citroen 1041), city hallmark of Amsterdam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Total chain weight: 30.3 grams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The gold clasp has damage on the side, see also the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Weight of the gold clasp (without silver) approx. 5.5 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The necklace comes with a bag containing loose beads so that the chain can be extended if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1895\" data-start=\"1672\"\u003e An exceptional and museum-quality piece of jewellery of great historical and collector's value, ideal for enthusiasts and collectors of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1814\" data-start=\"1794\"\u003eantique jewellery\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-end=\"1834\" data-start=\"1816\"\u003e18th century gold\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-end=\"1864\" data-start=\"1836\"\u003eAmsterdam goldsmith's work\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1894\" data-start=\"1868\"\u003erare chain locks\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zilverwebsite.nl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275584627028,"sku":"25-12-2775","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/2857\/7876\/files\/IMG_20251225_171739513.jpg?v=1766739368","url":"https:\/\/zilverwebsite.nl\/en\/products\/granaten-ketting-met-gouden-slot-a-van-haasel-amsterdam-ca-1780","provider":"Zilverwebsite.nl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}