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Silver miniature birdcage, J. Postmus, Hoorn, c. 1920

Silver miniature birdcage, J. Postmus, Hoorn, c. 1920

Regular price €150,00 EUR
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Are you looking for an extremely exclusive and ingenious piece of antique Dutch miniature silver?

This rare silver birdcage is an absolute masterpiece for the connoisseur. The object was handcrafted by the renowned master silversmith Jan Postmus from Hoorn (active 1899-1955).
The birdcage excels in rare detail and mechanicality. Inside the dome-shaped barred cage is a movable silver bird (a parakeet or canary) that charmingly swings back and forth on its perch.

The top is elegantly finished with a sturdy hanging eye, allowing this miniature to be beautifully hung in, for example, an antique dollhouse or cabinet of curiosities.

This collectible piece is provided with an exceptionally rich set of hallmarks on the flat underside:
  • The sword (Dutch second grade silver, .835)
  • The maker's mark J2P of Johannes Postmus
  • A beautiful series of historical pseudo-hallmarks (including the Amsterdam coat of arms with the three crosses and the crowned letter 'B'), which Postmus deliberately used to give the object the allure and appearance of 18th-century guild silver.
With a substantial weight of no less than 34.7 grams, this small masterpiece feels surprisingly solid and high-quality.

Specifications:
  • Product: Antique silver miniature birdcage with bird
  • Silversmith: J. Postmus (Hoorn / Alkmaar)
  • Period: Approx. early 20th century (active 1899-1955)
  • Hallmarks: Sword (.835), Maker's Mark J2P & pseudo-hallmarks
  • Weight: 34.7 grams
  • Dimensions: 5.5 cm high (including hanging eye) x 3.5 cm diameter
  • Condition: In fantastic, completely original antique condition with smoothly moving drawer and swinging bird

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