Miniatuur snotneus, J. Verhoogt, Hoorn, ca. 1915 Titel:Default Title This hallmark was used between

This hallmark was used between 1942 and 2005

18th century silver miniature bucket made by the silversmith Frederik van Strant I from Amsterdam

The spoon is hallmarked with 2nd grade hallmark

Weight: 106

Miniatuur snotneus, J. Verhoogt, Hoorn, ca. 1915 Titel:Default Title This hallmark was used betweenHeavy silver miniature of a "snotneus" (snot nose lamp), made by silversmith J. Verhoogt from Hoorn. Active from 1896 to 1936. Jan (Johannes) Verhoogt started as a knife grinder, later specializing entirely in luxurious silver miniatures. He became world renowned in the antique world as THE specialist in windmills and sailing ships. A "snotneus" (snot nose lamp) is one of the most characteristic and nostalgic forms of lighting from Dutch history.