Hendrik Swierinck, Amsterdam - Tray - Silver
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A rare 18th‑century silver cabaret by Hendrik Swierinck of Amsterdam, dated 1743, square 30.5 × 30.5 cm, 714 g, in good used condition with minor signs of age and spots.
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Very rare and museum-worthy 18th-century silver cabaret, made in 1743 by the Amsterdam silversmith Hendrik Swierinck (1693–1771), a recognized specialist in large silverwork. This impressive square plate belongs to the high-quality Dutch Rococo silversmithing of mid-18th century.
The large square plate with chamfered corners features a richly modeled 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 repoussé and casting work underscores Swierinck’s exceptional craftsmanship.
The cabaret is fully marked on its underside with:
- City mark Amsterdam
- Master mark HS (Hendrik Swierinck)
- Purity mark
- Year letter I for 1743
- Crowned O
- Also provided with a trembleestek
With a weight of 714 grams and generous dimensions of 30.5 × 30.5 cm, this is a substantial and representative piece.
About the silversmith
Hendrik Swierinck was born in 1693 in Zwolle, the son of Berent Swierinck. In 1726 he obtained the city guild 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, notably silver plates. His work is today found in museums, major auctions, and the international art trade. The last known works bearing his master mark date from 1771, indicating that he must have died shortly thereafter.
Specifications
Object: cabaret / silver plate
Maker: Hendrik Swierinck
Place: Amsterdam
Year: 1743
Style: Rococo
Material: silver
Marks: city mark Amsterdam, HS, purity mark, year letter I (1743), crowned O, trembleersteek
Dimensions: 30.5 × 30.5 cm
Weight: 714 grams
Condition: a few small dents corresponding to age.
An exceptional and collectible piece of 18th-century Amsterdam silver, suitable for museum collections, top collectors, and connoisseurs of high-quality Dutch Rococo silver.
Very rare and museum-worthy 18th-century silver cabaret, made in 1743 by the Amsterdam silversmith Hendrik Swierinck (1693–1771), a recognized specialist in large silverwork. This impressive square plate belongs to the high-quality Dutch Rococo silversmithing of mid-18th century.
The large square plate with chamfered corners features a richly modeled 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 repoussé and casting work underscores Swierinck’s exceptional craftsmanship.
The cabaret is fully marked on its underside with:
- City mark Amsterdam
- Master mark HS (Hendrik Swierinck)
- Purity mark
- Year letter I for 1743
- Crowned O
- Also provided with a trembleestek
With a weight of 714 grams and generous dimensions of 30.5 × 30.5 cm, this is a substantial and representative piece.
About the silversmith
Hendrik Swierinck was born in 1693 in Zwolle, the son of Berent Swierinck. In 1726 he obtained the city guild 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, notably silver plates. His work is today found in museums, major auctions, and the international art trade. The last known works bearing his master mark date from 1771, indicating that he must have died shortly thereafter.
Specifications
Object: cabaret / silver plate
Maker: Hendrik Swierinck
Place: Amsterdam
Year: 1743
Style: Rococo
Material: silver
Marks: city mark Amsterdam, HS, purity mark, year letter I (1743), crowned O, trembleersteek
Dimensions: 30.5 × 30.5 cm
Weight: 714 grams
Condition: a few small dents corresponding to age.
An exceptional and collectible piece of 18th-century Amsterdam silver, suitable for museum collections, top collectors, and connoisseurs 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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