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Request for maker of this small Dutch box

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 7:19 am
by SilverK
Hello forum,

Would anybody be kind enough to identify the maker of this small dutch box if at all possible? I presume being so small it is a lodereindoosje? I think it is Amsterdam, 1841, but the maker's mark alludes me. There are no other marks on the box at all, despite a close inspection with a loupe.

I would be most grateful for any help.

Regards,

Silverk.

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Re: Request for maker of this small Dutch box

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 10:20 am
by oel
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Hi Silverk, indeed Amsterdam 18th century and a loderein box. Maker's mark appears to be a rose in a somewhat square shield for; Frans Morellon la Cave, registered in Amsterdam 1753-1786, born 1726, died 1796, known for small silver work, and specialized in cast candied fruits spoons & forks. Town mark of Amsterdam with combined year letter G for 1766.
https://www.openarch.nl/search.php?name ... ve&lang=nl
Below a better clear image of Frans Morellon's mark on a sugar sifter;
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Peter.

Re: Request for maker of this small Dutch box

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 11:10 am
by SilverK
Hi Peter,

Wow, a lot earlier than I thought and a very detailed response!

Many thanks indeed,

Silverk.