Rijksmuseum

Bestekfoedraal

Johannes Schiotling

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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