{"product_id":"zilveren-miniatuur-stoof-a-vorsterman-amsterdam-ca-1670","title":"Silver miniature foot-warmer, A. Vorsterman, Amsterdam, c. 1670","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"77\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"77\"\u003eExtremely rare silver miniature foot warmer made by the Amsterdam silversmith Arnout Vorsterman. Active from 1658 to 1687.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"297\"\u003eA particularly refined and rare object for the collector of antique silver and historical miniatures: a \u003cstrong data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"233\"\u003ehexagonal Renaissance foot warmer on legs\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted by the Amsterdam master \u003cstrong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"296\"\u003eArnout Vorsterman\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"627\"\u003eThis exceptional miniature is a beautiful example of 17th-century craftsmanship. Vorsterman, active between 1658 and 1687, was known as a toy maker and worked from his house on the Leliegracht, named \u003cem data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"528\"\u003e“De Zilveren Bel”\u003c\/em\u003e (The Silver Bell). His work is rare, and pieces with clear provenance and signature are particularly sought after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eThe foot warmer is in \u003cstrong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"668\"\u003egood condition\u003c\/strong\u003e and bears the characteristic \u003cstrong data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"738\"\u003emaker's mark in the shape of a bell (Citroen 1162)\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirming its authenticity and origin. The elegant hexagonal shape and finely crafted legs reflect the style and precision of the Renaissance period on a miniature scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eWith a \u003cstrong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"959\"\u003eweight of 22.4 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e and compact \u003cstrong data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"999\"\u003edimensions of 3 x 3 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a refined and manageable object, perfectly suited for a high-quality collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oj3shw\" data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eMaker: Arnout Vorsterman (active 1658–1687)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9cba7b\" data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003eOrigin: Amsterdam, Leliegracht (\u003cem data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003eDe Zilveren Bel\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pyg9ba\" data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eMaterial: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"s4nv7l\" data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eShape: Hexagonal, on legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1anmf10\" data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eDimensions: 3 x 3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1auca0g\" data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eWeight: 22.4 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"elxrvu\" data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003ePeriod: 17th century (Renaissance)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d8gtvw\" data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eCondition: Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k87g7o\" data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003eMark: Maker's mark (bell)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1526\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe miniature is further marked with a B. This is probably an owner's mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1526\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1526\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eAn exceptional object for the serious collector or enthusiast of antique silver, rarely available on the market.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zilverwebsite.nl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54127292678484,"sku":"26-03-3124","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/2857\/7876\/files\/IMG_20260406_192736588.jpg?v=1775561947","url":"https:\/\/zilverwebsite.nl\/en\/products\/zilveren-miniatuur-stoof-a-vorsterman-amsterdam-ca-1670","provider":"Zilverwebsite.nl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}