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Dutch Antique Silver Miniature Horse and Carriage - Gebruder van Straten, Hoorn
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Reference: S11101
Period: Victorian
Year: 1885-1891
Silversmith: Gebruder van Straten
Place: Hoorn
Price: $ 280.00
Weight: 96 grams
Dimensions: 9 cm length, height 4 cm
Condition: Excellent, 4 wheels turn freely, all 8 horse legs perfect.
Description: An antique Dutch silver miniature horse and carriage, made in Hoorn late 19th century. The carriage is drawn by 2 prancing horses, with good detail, ropes and whip all intact. The quality is excellent, very solid, just under 100 grammes, so quite heavy for a miniature. The carriage has a driver and guard standing at the rear, and 2 passengers inside. The carriage is attractively engraved, and all 4 wheels turn perfectly. All 4 wheels are hallmarked with the Dutch dagger, used between 1814 and 1953. The carriage bar connecting to the horses also has the Dutch dagger, along with clear makers mark V.S.39, for Gebruder (Brothers) van Straten, who worked in Hoorn between 1885 and 1891 (Netherlands Responsibility Marks Since 1797, mark 20717). The Gebruder van Straten appear to have specialised in miniatures, a number are now in the collection of various museums. A set of miniature chairs and table by the Gebruder Van Straten was formerly in the collection of Queen Juliana of the Netherlands, sold at a Sotheby's Charity Auction March 2011 for Euro 2500.
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Dutch Antique Silver Miniature Horse and Carriage - Gebruder van Straten, Hoorn
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