Miniatuur snotneus, J. Verhoogt, Hoorn, ca. 1915 Titel:Default Title based on the shape of

based on the shape of the Amsterdam city mark and the lion rampant

At the same time

He was active from 1868 to 1887

Hij was werkzaam van 1776 tot 1811

Miniatuur snotneus, J. Verhoogt, Hoorn, ca. 1915 Titel:Default Title based on the shape ofHeavy silver miniature of a "snotneus" (snot nose lamp), made by silversmith J. Verhoogt from Hoorn. Active from 1896 to 1936. Jan (Johannes) Verhoogt started as a knife grinder, later specializing entirely in luxurious silver miniatures. He became world renowned in the antique world as THE specialist in windmills and sailing ships. A "snotneus" (snot nose lamp) is one of the most characteristic and nostalgic forms of lighting from Dutch history.