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Silver miniature cheese carriers, J. Mes, Hoorn, 1916

Silver miniature cheese carriers, J. Mes, Hoorn, 1916

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Bring the rich Dutch tradition to life with this beautiful and historically valuable silver miniature.
This detailed representation shows two cheese carriers in traditional attire with a barrow full of stacked cheeses. An absolute masterpiece for lovers of Dutch small silver!
Key features
  • Object type: Miniature cheese carriers with barrow and cheeses
  • Silversmith: J. Mes (active in Hoorn from 1912 to 1958/1985)
  • Silver purity: Second grade silver (.835)
  • Weight: 16.9 grams
  • Dimensions: 2 x 2.5 x 4 cm
  • Hallmarks: Fully hallmarked with master's mark 'JM', Minerva head with the 'P' of the Alkmaar assay office, and the rare early year letter 'G' for the year 1916.
This rare miniature was crafted with exceptional skill by the renowned Hoorn silversmith J. Mes. What makes this piece extra special is that it was assayed in 1916 at the assay office in Alkmaar, the historic cheese city par excellence.
The detailed figures with their hats and the perfectly symmetrically stacked round cheeses are firmly mounted on a sleek silver base plate with ball feet. A characteristic piece of Dutch heritage, ideal as an exclusive addition to your display cabinet or as a valuable gift. 
Interested? Add this unique historical silver miniature directly to your collection at Zilverwebsite.nl.

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