{"product_id":"zilveren-tasbeugel-met-kralentas-w-deves-meppel-1826","title":"Silver purse clasp with beaded purse, W. Deves, Meppel, 1826","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"253\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"253\"\u003eSilver purse clasp with beaded purse – W. Deves, Meppel 1826\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"583\"\u003e Special \u003cstrong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"315\"\u003esilver purse clasp with matching beaded purse\u003c\/strong\u003e , made by the silversmith \u003cstrong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"360\"\u003eW. Deves\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"375\"\u003eMeppel\u003c\/strong\u003e , active in the period \u003cstrong data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"413\"\u003e1824–1834\u003c\/strong\u003e . This elegant accessory is a beautiful example of Dutch silver from the first quarter of the 19th century and combines artisanal silverwork with fashion history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"610\"\u003esilver purse clasp\u003c\/strong\u003e is richly and meticulously \u003cstrong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"645\"\u003ehammered\u003c\/strong\u003e and bears the \u003cstrong data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"679\"\u003emaster's mark WD\u003c\/strong\u003e for W. Deves, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"723\"\u003edate letter R for 1826\u003c\/strong\u003e , and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"753\"\u003esecond fineness mark\u003c\/strong\u003e , which confirms the date and silver quality. The following text is engraved on the back of the clasp:\u003cbr data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"860\"\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"923\"\u003e“Drew \u0026amp; Sons, Makers TD the Queen, Piccadilly Circus, London”\u003c\/em\u003e ,\u003cbr data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"927\"\u003e a remarkable inscription pointing to an international context and possible later trade or cooperation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003ebeaded bag\u003c\/strong\u003e forms a harmonious whole with the silver clasp, underscoring the luxurious character of the object. Such original bags with hallmarked silver clasps are now rare and highly sought after among collectors of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003eantique accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e19th-century silver\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003ehistorical handbags\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Object: bag bracket with beaded bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Maker: W. Deves, Meppel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Working period: 1824–1834\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Dating: 1826\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Material: silver and beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Technique: driven silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Hallmarks: master mark WD, date letter R (1826), second grade hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Inscription on the back: \u003cem data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eDrew \u0026amp; Sons, Makers TD the Queen, Piccadilly Circus, London\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Total weight: 262 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Dimensions: approx. 17 × 25 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1976\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA rare and characterful object of both art historical and fashion historical value, ideal for lovers of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003eDutch silver\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003e19th century fashion accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003ecollectible bag handles\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zilverwebsite.nl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53282901819732,"sku":"25-12-2794","price":595.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/2857\/7876\/files\/IMG_20251227_105658617.jpg?v=1766835460","url":"https:\/\/zilverwebsite.nl\/en\/products\/zilveren-tasbeugel-met-kralentas-w-deves-meppel-1826","provider":"Zilverwebsite.nl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}