Vélocipède & Ijsco Fiets - Centrepiece (2) - .835 silver
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Set of two silver miniatures in 835 silver, depicting a Velocipede and an ijsco fiets, dating to 1970–1980 with origins in the Netherlands and Italy, designed by Vélocipède & Ijsco Fiets, total weight 29.5 g, Welocyped dimensions: height 3.7 cm, width 2.4 cm, depth 3.9 cm.
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Silver Miniatures Set: Velocipede and the Ice-Cream Vendor’s Bicycle
The item on offer is a charming pair of silver miniatures depicting classic wheeled vehicles: a man on an old velocipede and a bicycle with an ice-cream cart (ijsco fiets). These are exceptional jewelry pieces, blending meticulous craftsmanship with a nostalgic retro character.
Item specifications:
• Material: Sterling silver, assay 835 (confirmed by hallmark and spectrometry).
• Total weight: 29.5 g.
• Origin: Netherlands / Italy.
• Silversmith: Lesener (one of the miniatures).
• Period: 1970s–1980s.
• Assay marks: Dutch sword hallmark for 835 fineness and maker’s mark.
Dimensions (Velocipede):
• Height: 3.7 cm
• Width: 2.4 cm
• Depth: 3.9 cm
Condition:
The items are in good visual condition. As used pieces, they show natural, minor signs of aging and delicate imperfections that lend authenticity and a collector’s patina.
Why buy?
These miniatures are not only a beautiful decoration but also an excellent investment in precious metal. Details such as wheel construction and the ice-cream vendor’s cart have been reproduced with great attention to detail. Perfect as a gift for a silver collector or a cycling history enthusiast.
Silver Miniatures Set: Velocipede and the Ice-Cream Vendor’s Bicycle
The item on offer is a charming pair of silver miniatures depicting classic wheeled vehicles: a man on an old velocipede and a bicycle with an ice-cream cart (ijsco fiets). These are exceptional jewelry pieces, blending meticulous craftsmanship with a nostalgic retro character.
Item specifications:
• Material: Sterling silver, assay 835 (confirmed by hallmark and spectrometry).
• Total weight: 29.5 g.
• Origin: Netherlands / Italy.
• Silversmith: Lesener (one of the miniatures).
• Period: 1970s–1980s.
• Assay marks: Dutch sword hallmark for 835 fineness and maker’s mark.
Dimensions (Velocipede):
• Height: 3.7 cm
• Width: 2.4 cm
• Depth: 3.9 cm
Condition:
The items are in good visual condition. As used pieces, they show natural, minor signs of aging and delicate imperfections that lend authenticity and a collector’s patina.
Why buy?
These miniatures are not only a beautiful decoration but also an excellent investment in precious metal. Details such as wheel construction and the ice-cream vendor’s cart have been reproduced with great attention to detail. Perfect as a gift for a silver collector or a cycling history enthusiast.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
29.5 g
Silver type
.835 silver
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
Netherlands
Designer/artist/maker
Vélocipède & Ijsco Fiets
Material
Silver
Condition
As new - unused
Height
3.7 cm
Width
2.4 cm
Depth
3.9 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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