Zilveren miniatuur molen, J. Verhoogt, Hoorn, 1903 haardtang specialized in so-called poppegoed :

specialized in so-called poppegoed : finely made silver miniatures

jaarletter k

Marked with master hallmark VE and 925 for 1st grade silver

The psalms date from 1835

Zilveren miniatuur molen, J. Verhoogt, Hoorn, 1903 haardtang specialized in so-called poppegoed :Silver miniature of a mill (smock mill), made by the silversmith J. Verhoogt from Hoorn. Active from 1896 to 1936. Jan (Johannes) Verhoogt started as a knife grinder, later specializing entirely in luxury silver miniatures. He became world renowned in the antique world as the specialist in windmills and sailing ships. The four sails are openwork. The mill has a delicate silver flag on top of the cap. The cap has a functional tailpole at the back, with