Silver miniature goat cart, P. van Somerwil I, Amsterdam, 1740

Rare 18th-century silver miniature of a goat cart or coach pulled by a goat, made by the Amsterdam silversmith Pieter van Somerwil I. Van Somerwil was active between 1706 and 1753 and was known as a small-worker, specializing in so-called doll's goods: finely crafted silver miniatures.

This finely crafted miniature bears the maker's mark 'tree' of Pieter van Somerwil I, as well as the city mark of Amsterdam and year letter F for 1740.

The object is a beautiful example of Dutch silver from the early 18th century and is highly suitable for collectors of antique silver, miniatures, doll's goods, or Dutch silverware.

Specifications:

Maker: Pieter van Somerwil I (Amsterdam)
Period: 1740
Material: silver
Weight: 51.2 grams
Dimensions: 3.5 x 4 x 6 cm
Hallmarks: maker's mark 'tree', city mark Amsterdam and year letter F (1740)

A special and authentic collector's item with historical value, ideal for lovers of 18th-century Dutch silver and museum-quality miniatures.