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Cutlery case
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Cutlery case

Johannes Schiotling · 1772 · lenyard; mahogany (wood); silver (metal); velvet (fabric weave); silk; oak (wood)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Keeping silver knives, spoons and forks in wooden cases or canteens came into fashion during the second half of the 18th century. This particular one was designed as a miniature piece of Rococo furniture, with rich mounts like those on an expensive commode.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
cutlery boxrocaille ornamentornament ~ cartouche
Credit lineBestekfoedraal. 1772. Johannes Schiotling. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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