BK-15701
Medium
silver (metal)
Dimensions
12; 15; 11
About this artwork
mark
Art Historical Context
### BK-15701 by Weduwe Merkelbach (1839) This exquisite silver object, cataloged as BK-15701, hails from 1839 and bears the mark of Weduwe Merkelbach, the of the renowned Amsterdam silversmith Hermanusbach. At 12 cm high, 15 cm long, and 11 cm wide, its compact dimensions suggest a finely crafted personal or decorative item, such as a small casket or étui, perfectly suited for a 19th-century gentleman's pocket or a lady's dressing table. Crafted entirely in silver, it exemplifies the high level of technical skill in Dutch metalwork during this period, when silversmithing flourished amid growi...