Zilveren miniatuur strijkijzer, H. Hooijkaas, Schoonhoven, ca. 1880 17e eeuws zilver made by an unknown silversmith

made by an unknown silversmith around 1910

and grew up in a family that had been active in gold and silver artistry for generations

The silver is hallmarked with the sword for at least second-grade silver

while a decorative acorn dangles below

The spoon is hallmarked with the Moscow city mark

Zilveren miniatuur strijkijzer, H. Hooijkaas, Schoonhoven, ca. 1880 17e eeuws zilver made by an unknown silversmithSilver miniature iron, attributed to the silversmith Herbert Hooijkaas from Schoonhoven. This maker's mark was used between 1875 and 1883. The miniature is hallmarked with the 'sword' mark (1814 1906) and the maker's mark H13. The iron is in good condition. Weight: 31. 8 grams. Dimensions: 4 x 4. 5 cm.