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Dutch Silver Bench and Chair Miniatures for a Doll's House, Schoonhoven, 1970s

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Dutch Silver Bench and Chair Miniatures for a Doll's House, Schoonhoven, 1970s Two Beautiful Dutch silver miniatures comprising a classic ladder back bench and arm chair. Each stamped with London import marks, date letter cursive small t for 1974, and Dutch sponsor’s mark ML for Martinus Louwers Bench 1 ¾ in. (4.4 cm) wide; 1 ¾ in. (4.4 cm) high 30.2 grams; .97 ozt (2) The town of Schoonhoven in Southern Holland where this miniature was made is almost 700 years old. After the lords of the castle commissioned the first silversmiths in the 14th century, the city developed into a unique center of silver craft, industry and art. Schoonhoven’s national silver museum has one of the world’s largest collections of Dutch silver and operates the only silver training course in the country.
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    23.8 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.75 in (44.45 mm)Width: 1.75 in (44.45 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1974
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Small area of silver discolored on chair.
  • Seller Location:
    St. Catharines, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 303M-MS58UV1stDibs: LU23216746482
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