Biscuit container
Medium
silver (metal)
Dimensions
10.7; 617; 7.6; 7.6
About this artwork
Heirs of P.C.E. von Hemert-van der Meulen Bequest
Art Historical Context
### Biscuit Container by Diederik Willem Reth Step into the elegant world of 18th-century Dutch life with this charming silver biscuit container, crafted 1791 by skilled silversmith Dieder Willem Rethmeyer. Measuring compact 7.6 cm in height, 10.7 cm wide, and 7.6 cm deep, and weighing a substantial 617 grams, this petite vessel was designed for practicality and display. Perfect for storing delicate biscuits during tea gatherings, it reflects the refined tastes of affluent households in the Netherlands during the Enlightenment era, when silver tableware symbolized wealth and hospitality. Sil...