{"product_id":"zilveren-menagestel-fa-j-m-van-kempen-zn-1858-1924","title":"Silver cruet set, J.M. van Kempen \u0026 Zn, 1858-1924","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eBeautiful antique silver cruet set (oil and vinegar set) from the renowned Dutch silversmith J.M. van Kempen en Zn from Voorschoten.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eJ.M. van Kempen \u0026amp; Zn is one of the most important names in Dutch silver history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eThe history of this iconic silver factory is characterized by innovation, royal allure, and pure craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e The company originated in Utrecht (1789). In 1841, the company was already granted the honor of bearing the Royal Arms. When grandson Johannes Mattheüs van Kempen III opened the large silver factory in Voorschoten in 1858, the king officially granted it the predicate \"Royal.\" J.M. van Kempen was an absolute pioneer. In 1851, he was the first in the Netherlands to introduce the steam engine to the silver industry. This allowed the factory to meet the growing demand for high-quality table silver and luxury canteens with unprecedented precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThis stylish table piece exudes nineteenth-century craftsmanship and features an elegantly crafted silver frame with a central handle and a stable round base with a wooden core.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe frame holds finely cut glass bottles and shakers. Please note: the set is not entirely complete; one glass bottle is currently missing, and one of the present glass bottles has a small chip\/piece missing. Nevertheless, it remains a magnificent collector's item or a beautiful decorative piece for a chic dining table.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe set served to present the most important basic seasonings centrally on the dining table. Guests could then season their dishes at the table themselves.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eA classic cruet set like this model usually contained bottles for \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eoil and vinegar\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (liquids) and shakers or pots for \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003esalt, pepper, and sometimes mustard\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (solids).\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Victorian era and the late 19th century, dining was a social ritual full of etiquette. A silver cruet set from a top brand like Van Kempen showed guests that the host possessed wealth and good taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eMaker: Fa. J.M. van Kempen en Zn, Voorschoten\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003ePeriod: 1858 - 1924\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eDimensions: 16 x 32 cm\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eWeight of silver frame (including wooden base): 303.7 grams\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eTotal weight (including glassware): 1015 grams\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eCondition: Good antique condition with signs of use commensurate with age; 1 glass is missing, 1 glass has minor damage.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe cruet set is hallmarked with the master's mark VK half moon and the Minerva head.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zilverwebsite.nl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56729910182228,"sku":"26-03-3638","price":295.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/2857\/7876\/files\/IMG_20260807_145458638.jpg?v=1786117934","url":"https:\/\/zilverwebsite.nl\/en\/products\/zilveren-menagestel-fa-j-m-van-kempen-zn-1858-1924","provider":"Zilverwebsite.nl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}