Silver needle case on chain, A. Wijngaarden, Leeuwarden 18th century

Silver needle case in Empire style, made by the silversmith Allert Wijngaarden from Leeuwarden (Voet B 105). This silversmith worked from 1748.

The needle case is provided with a clamp lid that slides up and down along the chain. The needle case has a motif of leaves and flowers on both the top and bottom. The silver clamp piece with eye is also provided with a beautiful engraving.

Approved with the bunch of grapes as master mark.

The tube is part of a chatelaine that was worn with Frisian costume.

In excellent condition.

Weight: 55.5 grams.

Tube size: 10 x 3 cm. Total length: 40.5 cm.