Hendrik Swierinck, Amsterdam - Tray - Silver
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Extremely rare 18th‑century silver cabaret from Amsterdam, made by silversmith Hendrik Swierinck and dated 1743, with a 30.5 × 30.5 cm square top, weighing 714 g, in good used condition with minor dents and signs of age, bearing Amsterdam city mark, HS maker mark, fineness mark, year letter I (1743), crowned O, and trembleersteek.
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Extremely rare and museum-worthy 18th-century silver cabaret, made in 1743 by the Amsterdam silversmith Hendrik Swierinck (1693–1771), a recognized specialist in large silverware. This impressive square board belongs to the high-quality Dutch Rococo silversmithing from the mid-18th century.
The large square panel with chamfered corners has a richly molded edge, beautifully adorned with Rocaille ornaments, characteristic of the Rococo style. The cabaret rests on four panel-shaped feet, giving the object a stately and monumental appearance. The quality of the raised and cast work underscores Swierinck's exceptional craftsmanship.
The cabaret is fully hallmarked on the underside with:
Stadskeur Amsterdam
Meesterteken HS (Hendrik Swierinck)
Gehaltekeur
Jaarletter I voor 1743
Gekroonde O
Also provided with a trembleersteek
With a weight of 714 grams and generous dimensions of 30.5 × 30.5 cm, this is a substantial and representative object.
About the silversmith
Hendrik Swierinck was born in 1693 in Zwolle, the son of Berent Swierinck. In 1726 he obtained the city citizenship of Amsterdam and settled there as a silversmith. In 1733 he married Catharina van Huet and moved to Rozengracht. His son Barend Swierinck also entered the trade.
Swierinck was known as a specialist in large works, particularly silver panels. His work today is found in museums, at major auctions, and in the international art trade. The last known works with his master mark date from 1771, which suggests he must have died shortly thereafter.
Specifications
Object: cabaret / silver panel
Maker: Hendrik Swierinck
Place: Amsterdam
Year: 1743
Style: Rococo
Material: silver
Hallmarks: stadskeur Amsterdam, HS, gehaltekeur, jaarletter I (1743), gekroonde O, trembleersteek
Dimensions: 30.5 × 30.5 cm
Weight: 714 grams
Condition: a number of small dents in keeping with age.
An exceptional and collectible piece of 18th-century Amsterdam silver, suited for museum collections, top collectors, and enthusiasts of high-quality Dutch Rococo silver.
Extremely rare and museum-worthy 18th-century silver cabaret, made in 1743 by the Amsterdam silversmith Hendrik Swierinck (1693–1771), a recognized specialist in large silverware. This impressive square board belongs to the high-quality Dutch Rococo silversmithing from the mid-18th century.
The large square panel with chamfered corners has a richly molded edge, beautifully adorned with Rocaille ornaments, characteristic of the Rococo style. The cabaret rests on four panel-shaped feet, giving the object a stately and monumental appearance. The quality of the raised and cast work underscores Swierinck's exceptional craftsmanship.
The cabaret is fully hallmarked on the underside with:
Stadskeur Amsterdam
Meesterteken HS (Hendrik Swierinck)
Gehaltekeur
Jaarletter I voor 1743
Gekroonde O
Also provided with a trembleersteek
With a weight of 714 grams and generous dimensions of 30.5 × 30.5 cm, this is a substantial and representative object.
About the silversmith
Hendrik Swierinck was born in 1693 in Zwolle, the son of Berent Swierinck. In 1726 he obtained the city citizenship of Amsterdam and settled there as a silversmith. In 1733 he married Catharina van Huet and moved to Rozengracht. His son Barend Swierinck also entered the trade.
Swierinck was known as a specialist in large works, particularly silver panels. His work today is found in museums, at major auctions, and in the international art trade. The last known works with his master mark date from 1771, which suggests he must have died shortly thereafter.
Specifications
Object: cabaret / silver panel
Maker: Hendrik Swierinck
Place: Amsterdam
Year: 1743
Style: Rococo
Material: silver
Hallmarks: stadskeur Amsterdam, HS, gehaltekeur, jaarletter I (1743), gekroonde O, trembleersteek
Dimensions: 30.5 × 30.5 cm
Weight: 714 grams
Condition: a number of small dents in keeping with age.
An exceptional and collectible piece of 18th-century Amsterdam silver, suited for museum collections, top collectors, and enthusiasts of high-quality Dutch Rococo silver.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
714 g
Material
Silver
Designer/artist/maker
Hendrik Swierinck, Amsterdam
Country of origin
Netherlands
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
4 cm
Width
31 cm
Depth
31 cm
Estimated period
1700-1750
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