Silver needle case, A. van Willenswaard, Schoonhoven, 1807

Silver needle case with a screw-top lid, made by silversmith Abraham van Willenswaard from Schoonhoven. He worked from 1802 to 1838.

The needle case is hallmarked with the master's mark AW, the city hallmark of Schoonhoven, and the date letter A, used until July 1807. After that, the era of French hallmarks began. Finally, it is hallmarked with the crowned O as a tax hallmark and the wolf's head.

Abraham came from Nieuwpoort over Lek and settled in Schoonhoven in 1802.

The needle case depicts a hunting scene.

There is a small dent in the middle.

Weight: 20.5 grams. Length: 10.5 cm.