{"product_id":"zilveren-miniatuur-man-met-vlieger-j-postmus-hoorn-1916","title":"Silver miniature, man with kite, J. Postmus, Hoorn, 1916","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eAre you looking for an extremely charming, rare, and nostalgic Dutch scene for your silver collection?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThis beautiful antique silver miniature of a man (or boy) flying a kite is a unique piece of small silver from the early twentieth century.\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 lively object was handcrafted in \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e1916\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by the renowned silversmith \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eJan Postmus from Hoorn\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (active between 1899 and 1955).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zilverwebsite.nl\/blogs\/news\/het-meesterschap-van-jan-postmus-de-virtuoos-van-het-ajourwerk-en-miniaturen\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Lees hier onze blog over de zilversmid Jan Postmus\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRead our blog about the silversmith Jan Postmus here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe figurine stands on a rectangular base plate with beveled corners and a finely worked zigzag decorative edge. The scene is designed with a great sense of dynamism: the kite flyer holds the twisted silver kite string with one hand, which is connected to a diamond-shaped kite standing stably in the imaginary wind.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eWhat makes this piece extra attractive for collectors is the razor-sharp and complete set of official Dutch silver hallmarks on the top of the base plate:\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KI3fJ\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eWalking Lion II:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The official hallmark for second-grade silver (.835).\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eMinerva head:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The assay mark for the office designation.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eYear letter G:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e This specific typeface precisely dates the miniature to the war year \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e1916\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eMaker's mark J2P:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The official factory stamp of Jan Postmus, struck on the underside of the base plate.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eProduct specifications:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KI3fJ\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eProduct:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver miniature man \/ boy with kite\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eSilversmith:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Jan Postmus\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ePlace of origin:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Hoorn\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eYear of production:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 1916 (Antique)\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eHallmarks:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Walking lion II, Minerva head, year letter G \u0026amp; maker's mark J2P\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eWeight:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.0 grams\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.2 x 3.0 x 3.5 cm\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCondition:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e In excellent antique condition with beautiful original patina and a completely intact kite string construction.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eA beautiful and rare collector's item that immediately evokes nostalgia and is a magnificent addition to your display cabinet.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Zilverwebsite.nl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57036389318996,"sku":"26-03-3763","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/2857\/7876\/files\/IMG_20260829_143642169.jpg?v=1788544570","url":"https:\/\/zilverwebsite.nl\/en\/products\/zilveren-miniatuur-man-met-vlieger-j-postmus-hoorn-1916","provider":"Zilverwebsite.nl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}