Trekpot, achtkantig
Medium
silver (metal)
Dimensions
9.5; 298; 18.5; 9.2
About this artwork
alloy mark
Art Historical Context
### Trekpot, Achtkantig (1854) This delicate octagonal silver *trekpot*, crafted in 1854 by the esteemed silversmiths Firma As. Bonebak en Zoon, exemplifies refined artistry of mid-19th-century Dutch metalwork. Measuring just 9.2 cm high, 18.5 cm wide, and 9.5 cm deep at a modest 298 grams, this lidded pot—likely used for spices, sugar, or small confections—features the geometric elegance of its eight-sided form, a popular motif in the period's neoclassical revival styles. The subtle alloy mark underscores its authenticity, guaranteeing a high standard of silver purity as required by Dutch gu...