Silver Zeeland pair, E. van Geelen, Schoonhoven, 1861

Large Zeeland pare knife with allegorical representation of a putti on the handle. The status of the wearer was measured by the knife he carried. This knife therefore indicated a high status.

The knife has been tested with the ^2nd content mark, master mark EG85 by the silversmith E. van Geelen from Schoonhoven, active from 1860 to 1870. Also the date letter b for 1861.

As a crowning achievement, a dog that symbolizes loyalty.

The steel blade was added later, meaning the knife can still be used today.

The knife has a length of: 33 cm and a weight of: 190.5 grams.