Sterling Brush

[Phate008]

This brush looks really old and it depicts what looks like a colonial scene. The marks are hard to see but there are 3 of them in a row. Next to these are the letters HH. This could be Henry Holland but I am not sure. Also if anyone knows how old this is that would be helpful.

[Phate008]

Forgot the hallmark picture.

[dragonflywink]

Your marks are upside-down and a bit fuzzy on my monitor, but appear to indicate Dutch .833 silver, date mark for 1926, maker "HH" is probably Hooijkaas (now Royal Zilverstad): http://www.925-1000.com/Fnetherlands_Date_Code.html

~Cheryl

[TonyStar]

Agree - Dutch for sure. Pattern & scene fairly typical for period from 1900 onwards (still in use today). Another similar & popular pattern depicts a 'Bawdy House' with buxom servers and a merry band of 'men at arms' all holding flagons of free flowing ale - perhaps they were relaxing after the 'conquest' which is depicted on the brush? ;-)

[dognose]

A little loose, but the inspiration for the scene is perhaps drawn from 'The Night Watch' by Rembrandt:

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=htt ... 40&bih=668

Trev.

[oel]

Hi All,

Yes, I agree with Dog nose, the Night Watch or Fancy Dress Party, to show-off in full ornate. The Importance of being seen an often repeated theme on cigarette cases, ash trays, pill boxes and even hair brushes so it seems.

http://www.rembrandtpainting.net/rembra ... _watch.htm




Silver pill box often called snuff box.


Regards,

Oel