{"product_id":"zilveren-miniatuur-hobbelpaard-j-koningh-enkhuizen-1743","title":"Silver miniature rocking horse, J. Koningh, Enkhuizen, 1743","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery rare 18th-century silver miniature rocking horse with rider made by the silversmith Jan Koningh from Enkhuizen. Active mid-18th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the collector of exceptional antique silver, we offer a unique and museum-quality object: a refined silver miniature rocking horse with a rider.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eThe silversmith \u003cstrong data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"29\"\u003eJan Koningh\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eEnkhuizen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e was active in the first half of the 18th century, a period in which this city still played an important role in North Holland's silver production. Although he is not among the most famous names from, for example, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAmsterdam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, his work is highly appreciated by connoisseurs for its refinement and rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eRelatively little is documented about Koningh himself, which is not uncommon for regional silversmiths of that era. What we do know is that he was registered as a master with the guild and worked according to Enkhuizen's strict assay rules. His master's mark \u003cstrong data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eIK\u003c\/strong\u003e is known and is occasionally found on small, finely crafted objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis special piece bears the year letter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecity mark of Enkhuizen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the master's mark \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which unequivocally confirms its authenticity and provenance. It is an extremely rare object within the Dutch silver tradition, exhibiting a high degree of detail and craftsmanship typical of the 18th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of playfulness and artisanal perfection makes this miniature a true work of art. Such pieces are usually found only in museum collections and rarely come onto the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: Jan Koningh (Enkhuizen)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1743\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarks: Year letter G, city mark Enkhuizen, master's mark IK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA unique opportunity to add an exceptional and historically valuable object to your collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 19.8 grams. Dimensions: 3.5 x 4 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zilverwebsite.nl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54095240921428,"sku":"26-03-3089","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/2857\/7876\/files\/IMG_20260402_204811169.jpg?v=1775206206","url":"https:\/\/zilverwebsite.nl\/en\/products\/zilveren-miniatuur-hobbelpaard-j-koningh-enkhuizen-1743","provider":"Zilverwebsite.nl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}