Bestekfoedraal

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Bestekfoedraal

Creator

Johannes Schiotling

silversmith of Amsterdam (1730–1799) · 1730–1799

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Date
1772
Medium
lenyard, mahogany (wood), silver (metal), velvet (fabric weave), silk, oak (wood)
Culture
Amsterdam
Institution
Rijksmuseum

Keeping silver knives, spoons and forks in wooden cases or canteens came into fashion during the second half of the 18th century. This particular one was designed as a miniature piece of Rococo furniture, with rich mounts like those on an expensive commode.

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