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Mid 17th Century Dutch Engraved Silver Wedding Casket or knottekist, Circa 1660

$12,977.53

£9,500

€11,169.14

CA$17,799.49

A$20,005.45

CHF 10,418.31

MX$243,315.78

NOK 133,315.06

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A museum-grade mid-17th century Dutch silver marriage casket or knottekistje, circa 1660. Raised on solid silver bun feet the miniature casket is profusely engraved to all faces depicting a courting couple and architecture entwined in scrolling foliage. The reverse of the casket depicts the last supper, however, if you look closely, you can see a boy stealing food or wine from underneath! Possibly, this is the courting gentleman showing that he had a sense of humour. The scratch lined moulded top is surmounted with an intricate handle (once gilt) and floral patera to the centre. There are two inscriptions each within a cartouche 'In Lÿfde Beltact het al' and 'Getrouw tot in den doot' which loosely translates to 'faithful until the death' and 'love is everything'. Wedding caskets such as this were a speciality of Friesland. Traditionally, a man's promise of marriage to his future bride and was formal when he presented her with a coin knotted into a costly cloth (knottedoek). This later became a textile bag and then in the seventeenth century, the silver casket (knottekistje). Though, examples such is this were reserved for the rich and noble. The Dutch Golden Age in the Netherlands began in circa 1588, when the Dutch Republic was established, to 1672, when the Rampjaar occurred. Dutch trade flourished the most prominent in Europe. Later struck with two Dutch tax marks in the form of a dolphin. Weight 3.9oz.

Dimensions:
Height: 2.76 in (7 cm)Width: 3.08 in (7.8 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
Style:
Baroque (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Silver
Place of Origin:
Netherlands
Period:
17th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1660
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Lovely original condition in line with age and use. Though we cannot be certain of the style, it is likely that it once had a cast push release.
Seller Location:
Oxfordshire, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU4936235491472

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