Silver purse clasp, A. Oosterwerf, Sneek, 1802

Frisian silver bow bag from the end of the ^18th century. The silver bracket and the silver bag hook are from the same silversmith, namely Age Oosterwerf (Voet 555) from Sneek. He became a master in 1774 and worked until about 1810.

The evangelist Mark (depicted with a lion) is depicted on the bag hook. The bag bracket depicts the birth announcement of Jesus by an angel to Mary, a visit from the shepherds in the stable and the presentation of the baby Jesus in the temple with old Simeon. The button shows a female figure with a pillar, which represents Fortitudo (steadfastness). The pillar / column represents support and strength and self-control in the face of adversity and pain.

The initials DK, 1802 and Hinke Meina's name are engraved on the back of the bracket.

Hinke Meina was born on 7/2/1855 and died in Leeuwarden on 18/11/1911.

The bag is original and in an antique/fragile condition.

Weight: 222 grams. Dimensions: 17 x 34.5 cm. Bag bracket: 17 x 18 cm.