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Silver miniature chair, H. Hooijkaas, Schoonhoven, c. 1920

Silver miniature chair, H. Hooijkaas, Schoonhoven, c. 1920

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Are you looking for an extremely refined and atmospheric piece for your collection of miniature silver?

This beautiful antique silver miniature chair is a magnificent example of the detailed craftsmanship of the well-known Schoonhoven silver factory H. Hooijkaas.

Crafted in the heyday between 1875 and 1924, this object radiates pure class.
The footstool or chair is constructed with great attention to detail throughout. The chair legs, rungs, and the rear stiles of the backrest are entirely executed in a beautiful twisted (spiraled) silver wire, which gives the object a very elegant and early appearance.
The rear stiles end at the top in smooth, semicircular knobs. The seat is very impressive, having been engraved with great detail to mimic a traditional woven rush or wicker structure.

The backrest is beautifully decorated on both sides with detailed Old Dutch scenes in deep relief. On the front, the backrest shows a musician (cellist or double bassist) in a landscape with trees. The reverse side is just as finely crafted with a winter scene of two children playing and rolling a large snowball.
This collectible piece is excellently and clearly hallmarked in two strategic places:
  • On the flat, plain underside of the seat is the sharp, early maker's mark HH of the firm H. Hooijkaas.
  • On the back of the backrest, subtly incorporated into the relief decor near the musician's right foot, the official Dutch sword mark (the tax mark for small silver items, .835 silver) is clearly struck.
With a weight of 15.5 grams, this chair feels surprisingly solid, heavy, and high-quality. An absolute dream and a valuable addition for the serious collector of antique Dutch dollhouse silver or miniature silver!

Specifications:
  • Product: Antique silver miniature chair / armchair with twisted legs
  • Silversmith: H. Hooijkaas (Schoonhoven)
  • Production period: 1875 - 1924
  • Hallmarks: Dutch sword mark (.835 silver) & Maker's mark HH
  • Weight: 15.5 grams
  • Dimensions: 4.5 cm high x 2.5 cm wide x 2 cm deep
  • Condition: In fantastic, completely original antique condition with razor-sharp details and clear hallmarks

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