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Miniature Snotneus, J. Verhoogt, Hoorn, c. 1915

Miniature Snotneus, J. Verhoogt, Hoorn, c. 1915

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Heavy silver miniature of a "snotneus" (snot nose lamp), made by silversmith J. Verhoogt from Hoorn. Active from 1896 to 1936.

Jan (Johannes) Verhoogt started as a knife grinder, later specializing entirely in luxurious silver miniatures. He became world-renowned in the antique world as THE specialist in windmills and sailing ships.

A "snotneus" (snot nose lamp) is one of the most characteristic and nostalgic forms of lighting from Dutch history. Before the introduction of the petroleum lamp in the late 19th century and later electric light, the "snotneus" was the essential object for illuminating Dutch homes after sunset for centuries.

The lamp ran on rapeseed oil (pressed from rapeseed) or animal fat (whale oil). A cotton wick (the pit) ran through a spout at the front, absorbing and burning the oil. Because the quality of the oil and wicks was often poor, a thick drop of unburnt oil regularly leaked or 'floated' from the tip of the spout. This reminded people of a hanging drop from a nose, hence the mocking name "snotneus" (snot nose).

The miniature still contains the adjustment pin: The wick charred quickly. With a small pin, the milker or resident had to push the wick up a small piece each time to keep the flame burning.

The miniature is hallmarked with the second grade hallmark, Minerva head, and the maker's mark JV with a hammer.

The miniature is in perfect condition and completely complete.

Weight: 42.2 grams. Dimensions: 3 x 3 x 8 cm.

Check out the blog about silversmith J. Verhoogt from Hoorn here

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