Antique Batavian/Dutch Colonial Silver Salver - Circa 1786
Antique Batavian/Dutch Colonial Silver Salver - Circa 1786
£2,750.00
Description
This square silver Batavian tray with ornamented rim and corners. A makers mark “IAT” on the rim.
Working for the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in Batavia during the 18th century allowed many Dutchmen to gain considerable wealth.
The Dutch administrators displayed large collections of porcelain, glass and earthenware in their homes, but their silver collections were the most lavish and prized.
We can account for their large collections of silver from the records compiled after the death of an official, which listed all the items owned or held within his household.
Sources: Eliens, Titus. Silver from Batavia. zwolle: Wbooks, 2012.
Provenance: Europe
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Asian |
| Period | 18th Century |
| Style | Other |
| Condition | Excellent |
| Dimensions | Weight: 854 grams |
| Diameter | Length: 31 cms, Width: 31 cms |
Product REF: 10044
