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Featured Help With Dutch Silver

Discussion in 'Silver' started by cxgirl, Jun 19, 2022.

  1. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    Hi all,
    I have this cute little piece, found a couple more on-line that say a tea caddy, but to me, from the size it seems small for a caddy (3 3/4"H x 3", weighs 148g). Is this a tea caddy? From the marks it is by H. Hooykass, looking at the Silver Collection page I believe the mark is for 1946 or later. Has some black inside that I'm hoping will clean up
    any info appreciated
    thanks for looking:)



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    https://www.silvercollection.it/DICTIONARYEUHALLMARKNETHERLANDSMAKERS.HTML
     
    cxgirl, Jun 19, 2022
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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    it looks like it closes well....so...tea caddy..!
    they can be petite ..:happy:
     
    komokwa, Jun 20, 2022
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  3. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    yes, closes tightly, thanks Komokwa:)
     
    cxgirl, Jun 20, 2022
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  4. Ce BCA

    Ce BCA Well-Known Member

    Agree, or for tobacco too.
     
    Ce BCA, Jun 20, 2022
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  5. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Yes, it is the Hooykaas mark, a well known maker. It is a cutie.:happy:
    Given the 'Hollandmania' subject, it was probably made shortly after the last HH mark was introduced. The lion mark with a 2 (.833 fineness) was in use until 1953, so the time frame is 1946-1953. My guess is closer to 1946, because of the subject.
    Traditionally the Dutch drink coffee rather than tea.;) Tea was usually for breakfast only.
    For Dutch use this shape is a tea caddy.
     
    Last edited: Jun 20, 2022
    Any Jewelry, Jun 20, 2022
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  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Any Jewelry, Jun 20, 2022
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  7. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    thanks Ce BCA:)

    thanks AJ, great information and links to others:) Good to know about the date, I couldn't find out how long the mark was used
     
    cxgirl, Jun 20, 2022
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  8. pearlsnblume

    pearlsnblume Well-Known Member

    Very nice and I like the ones you posted that are wood too.
    good going.
     
    pearlsnblume, Jun 20, 2022
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  9. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    Nice find for sure! :)
     
    Lucille.b, Jun 21, 2022
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  10. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    thanks ladies:)
     
    cxgirl, Jun 21, 2022
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