{"product_id":"zilveren-chatelaine-met-willem-v-naaldenkoker-o-a-d-goedhart-amsterdam-1788","title":"Silver chatelaine with Willem V needle case, including D. Goedhart, Amsterdam, 1788","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"391\" data-start=\"284\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"391\" data-start=\"284\"\u003eAntique silver chatelaine with skirt hook – Willem V needle case 1787 – various Dutch silversmiths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"650\" data-start=\"393\"\u003e A very special and rich \u003cstrong data-end=\"449\" data-start=\"418\"\u003eantique silver chatelaine\u003c\/strong\u003e , composed of high-quality and historically significant pieces from the \u003cstrong data-end=\"544\" data-start=\"525\"\u003e18th and 19th centuries\u003c\/strong\u003e . This chatelaine forms an exceptional ensemble of \u003cstrong data-end=\"649\" data-start=\"597\"\u003ereligious, political, and artisanal significance\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"866\" data-start=\"652\"\u003e The chatelaine features a beautiful \u003cstrong data-end=\"713\" data-start=\"693\"\u003esilver mantel clock\u003c\/strong\u003e with a detailed depiction of \u003cstrong data-end=\"793\" data-start=\"754\"\u003ethe evangelist Matthew with the angel\u003c\/strong\u003e , a classic Christian symbol for inspiration and divine guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"937\" data-start=\"868\"\u003e Several original silver utensils hang on the skirt hook:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003ea \u003cstrong data-end=\"996\" data-start=\"945\"\u003esilver sewing awl in holder with screw system\u003c\/strong\u003e ,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1025\" data-start=\"1006\"\u003esilver pair of scissors\u003c\/strong\u003e ,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1061\" data-start=\"1035\"\u003esilver knitting needle holder\u003c\/strong\u003e ,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e and an exceptionally rare \u003cstrong data-end=\"1122\" data-start=\"1097\"\u003esilver needle case\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1155\" data-start=\"1125\"\u003e Silversmiths and origins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1417\" data-start=\"1156\"\u003e The \u003cstrong data-end=\"1185\" data-start=\"1159\"\u003escissors and the sewing awl\u003c\/strong\u003e were made by \u003cstrong data-end=\"1243\" data-start=\"1208\"\u003eG. van Gelderen from Schoonhoven\u003c\/strong\u003e , a renowned Dutch silversmith who was active in the period \u003cstrong data-end=\"1328\" data-start=\"1315\"\u003e1854–1862\u003c\/strong\u003e . Schoonhoven was known at this time as the centre of silver production in the Netherlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"1600\" data-start=\"1419\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"1439\" data-start=\"1422\"\u003eknitting needle holder\u003c\/strong\u003e was made by \u003cstrong data-end=\"1472\" data-start=\"1456\"\u003eST Reitsma\u003c\/strong\u003e , active in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1505\" data-start=\"1486\"\u003eLemmer and Sneek\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong data-end=\"1520\" data-start=\"1512\"\u003e1841\u003c\/strong\u003e , a silversmith known for his refined utility silver from Friesland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1660\" data-start=\"1602\"\u003e Unique needle case – Dirk Goedhart, Amsterdam, 1787\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1964\" data-start=\"1661\"\u003e The absolute showpiece of this chatelaine is the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1735\" data-start=\"1710\"\u003esilver needle case\u003c\/strong\u003e , dated \u003cstrong data-end=\"1755\" data-start=\"1747\"\u003e1787\u003c\/strong\u003e and made by \u003cstrong data-end=\"1807\" data-start=\"1776\"\u003eDirk Goedhart from Amsterdam\u003c\/strong\u003e , an important silversmith from the late 18th century.\u003cbr data-end=\"1860\" data-start=\"1857\"\u003e The needlecase shows a portrait of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1921\" data-start=\"1898\"\u003estadtholder William V\u003c\/strong\u003e , surrounded by the text \u003cstrong data-end=\"1963\" data-start=\"1945\"\u003e“Vivat Oranje”\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2022\" data-start=\"1966\"\u003e Historical context – Patriots versus Orangists\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"2698\" data-start=\"2023\"\u003eThe year \u003cstrong data-end=\"2040\" data-start=\"2032\"\u003e1787\u003c\/strong\u003e marked a turbulent period in Dutch history. During this time, the Dutch Republic was under severe political tension due to the struggle between the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2230\" data-start=\"2216\"\u003ePatriots\u003c\/strong\u003e , who sought democratic reforms and restrictions on the stadtholder's power, and the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2343\" data-start=\"2329\"\u003eOranjists\u003c\/strong\u003e , who remained loyal to \u003cstrong data-end=\"2401\" data-start=\"2366\"\u003eWilliam V and the House of Orange\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003cbr data-end=\"2405\" data-start=\"2402\"\u003e Objects like this needle case served as \u003cstrong data-end=\"2485\" data-start=\"2453\"\u003evisible political symbols\u003c\/strong\u003e . Wearing a \u003cem data-end=\"2520\" data-start=\"2506\"\u003eVivat Oranje\u003c\/em\u003e image was a clear expression of support for the Orangist cause, making this piece a rare example of \u003cstrong data-end=\"2697\" data-start=\"2641\"\u003epolitical propaganda incorporated into luxury silverware\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2718\" data-start=\"2700\"\u003e Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eObject: antique silver chatelaine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Dating: 18th–19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Material: silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Skirt hook: evangelist \u003cstrong data-end=\"2852\" data-start=\"2830\"\u003eMatthew with angel\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Needle case: \u003cstrong data-end=\"2879\" data-start=\"2871\"\u003e1787\u003c\/strong\u003e , Dirk Goethart, Amsterdam (master's mark burning heart)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Image: \u003cstrong data-end=\"2949\" data-start=\"2922\"\u003eWillem V – Vivat Oranje\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Scissors \u0026amp; sewing awl: \u003cstrong data-end=\"2993\" data-start=\"2974\"\u003eG. van Gelderen\u003c\/strong\u003e , Schoonhoven (1854–1862) with master's mark CG 112\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Knitting needle holder: \u003cstrong data-end=\"3054\" data-start=\"3038\"\u003eST Reitsma\u003c\/strong\u003e , Lemmer \/ Sneek (active from 1841) with master mark R with hammer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"3359\" data-start=\"3092\"\u003e This \u003cstrong data-end=\"3159\" data-start=\"3097\"\u003eantique silver chatelaine with an Orangist needle case\u003c\/strong\u003e is exceptionally rare and museum-quality. 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