Miniatuur vrouw bij waterput, J. Verhoogt, Hoorn, 1909 Titel:Default Title A besamim is a holder

A besamim is a holder for a fragrant spice mixture

The lock is marked Z11 for second grade silver

The family expanded the business for generations under the name Mappin Brothers

Weight: 37

Miniatuur vrouw bij waterput, J. Verhoogt, Hoorn, 1909 Titel:Default Title A besamim is a holderHeavy silver miniature of a woman at a well, made by silversmith J. Verhoogt from Hoorn. Active from 1896 to 1936. Jan (Johannes) Verhoogt began as a knife grinder, later specializing entirely in luxury silver miniatures. In the antiques world, he became world renowned as the specialist in windmills and sailing ships. Very detailed silver miniature, depicting a brick built round well with a high metal arch and a functional chain from which a bucket