{"product_id":"zilveren-miniatuur-kan-h-hooijkaas-schoonhoven-ca-1890","title":"Silver miniature jug, H. Hooijkaas, Schoonhoven, c. 1890","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eAre you looking for an extremely exclusive and richly decorated piece for your miniature silver collection?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThis beautiful antique silver miniature milk jug is an absolute masterpiece of refinement. The object was crafted during its heyday between \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e1875 and 1924\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by the world-renowned Schoonhoven silver factory \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eH. Hooijkaas\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 tapered jug excels in beautiful silver and relief work in Renaissance style. The body is wonderfully decorated all around with a finely punched (hammered) background, set with three characteristic oval medallions depicting detailed \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eportrait busts in profile\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Between these, classical masks (grotesques), garlands, floral motifs, and eagle wings adorn the surface. The jug features a sharply formed spout, an elegantly crafted scroll handle, and rests stably on three graceful \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eclaw feet\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. The upper rim is chicly finished with a twisted (cable twist) edge.\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\"\u003eThis collectible piece is richly hallmarked in two places:\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eOn the slanted upper rim, right next to the handle, is the official Dutch \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003esword mark\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (the tax mark for .835 silver).\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eOn the flat bottom, the other marks are crisply stamped: the specific early master's mark \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eH13\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e of the firm H. Hooijkaas, accompanied by a series of fascinating historical \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003epseudo-marks\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (including a crowned 'H', a bird\/eagle, and a guild mark). These fantasy marks were deliberately used by Hooijkaas to give the jug the prestigious appearance of 17th or 18th-century silver.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eWith a substantial weight of no less than 26 grams, this compact masterpiece feels wonderfully solid and high-quality. An absolute dream for the serious collector of antique Dutch dollhouse silver or fine small silver!\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\"\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 class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eProduct:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique silver miniature milk jug \/ jug on feet\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eSilversmith:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e H. Hooijkaas (Schoonhoven)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eProduction period:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 1875 - 1924\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eHallmarks:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Dutch sword mark (.835 silver), Master's mark H13 \u0026amp; 3 Pseudo-marks\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eWeight:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 grams\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 cm high x 4.5 cm wide (including handle and spout)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCondition:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e In fantastic, completely original antique condition with beautifully sharp details and clear hallmarks\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"s6NV4e\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Zilverwebsite.nl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57104180314452,"sku":"26-03-3798","price":125.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/2857\/7876\/files\/IMG_20260910_202258051.jpg?v=1789132640","url":"https:\/\/zilverwebsite.nl\/en\/products\/zilveren-miniatuur-kan-h-hooijkaas-schoonhoven-ca-1890","provider":"Zilverwebsite.nl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}