Silver miniature pig on a ladder, P. van Somerwil I, Amsterdam, c. 1730

Rare 18th-century silver miniature pig on a ladder, made by the Amsterdam silversmith Pieter van Somerwil I. Van Somerwil was active between 1706 and 1753 and was known as a small-worker, specializing in so-called "doll's goods": finely crafted silver miniatures.

This finely crafted miniature bears the maker's mark of a tree by Pieter van Somerwil I, as well as the city mark of Amsterdam. The miniature also features an engraved trembling stitch.

The object is a beautiful example of Dutch silver from the early 18th century and highly suitable for collectors of antique silver, miniatures, doll's goods, or Dutch silverware.

Specifications:

Maker: Pieter van Somerwil I (Amsterdam)
Period: 1730-1740
Material: silver
Weight: 41.4 grams
Dimensions: 2.7 x 6 x 8.5 cm
Hallmarks: maker's mark of a tree and city mark of Amsterdam

A special and authentic collector's item with historical value, ideal for lovers of 18th-century Dutch silver and museum miniatures.