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18th Century Dutch Silver Miniature Tea Kettle - Frederik van Strant II
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Reference: S1577
Period: George II
Year: 1737
Silversmith: Frederik van Strant II
Place: Amsterdam
Price: $ 1 150.00
Weight: 38 grams
Dimensions: 5.1 cm height
Condition: Excellent, no noticeable dents. Original handle. Solder blob on interior, see photo, no noticeable repair on outside.
Description: An early 18th century Dutch miniature silver tea kettle, made in Amsterdam in 1737 by Frederik van Strant II, son of Frederik van Strant, who also specialized in silver miniatures. The kettle is baluster shape, with S shaped spout, and original domed lid with baluster finial. The handle is twisted silver wire in a rope design. The hallmarks are very clear, and include Amsterdam town mark and date letter C for 1737, and makers mark F over FS within a circular punch, for Frederik van Strant the Younger. Both father and son specialised exclusively in silver toys, and are one of the 3 great families, alongside the van Geffens and van Somerwils, who characterised the "Golden Age" of Dutch silver miniature toys. Frederik van Strant II worked between 1727 and 1754.
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Dutch silver miniature tea kettle
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dutch silver miniature kettle - other side
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dutch silver miniature kettle - lid off
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detail of lid and handle
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interior with solder mark
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Amsterdam hallmarks
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Frederik van Strant makers mark FVS
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scale
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