Zilveren miniatuur snotneus, 19e eeuws Aspergetang The silver bracket was made

The silver bracket was made by the silversmith Hendrik van der Heyden from Leeuwarden (Voet B 160)

Antique silver brooch constructed from filigree silver

The ring is marked 835 for 2nd grade silver and an unclear master mark

The basket is hallmarked with an unclear silver hallmark

He specialized in small silver

Zilveren miniatuur snotneus, 19e eeuws Aspergetang The silver bracket was madeSilver miniature of a 'snotneus' (oil lamp) made by an unknown silversmith in the 19th century. It is popularly called a 'snotneus' (snot nose) because the sucked up oil sometimes had the annoying property of dripping over the edge. The miniature is only marked with the sword mark (before 1906) for at least 2nd grade silver. The 'snotneus' is in good condition. Weight: 16. 6 grams. Dimensions: 2 x 5 cm.