Miniatuur snotneus, J. Verhoogt, Hoorn, ca. 1915 Titel:Default Title Further approved with LL for

Further approved with LL for Lewis Lewis as importer from London

Weight: 106

This hallmark was used between 1942 and 2005

Hij was werkzaam van 1776 tot 1811

The spoon is hallmarked with 2nd grade hallmark

Miniatuur snotneus, J. Verhoogt, Hoorn, ca. 1915 Titel:Default Title Further approved with LL forHeavy silver miniature of a "snotneus" (snot nose lamp), made by silversmith J. Verhoogt from Hoorn. Active from 1896 to 1936. Jan (Johannes) Verhoogt started as a knife grinder, later specializing entirely in luxurious silver miniatures. He became world renowned in the antique world as THE specialist in windmills and sailing ships. A "snotneus" (snot nose lamp) is one of the most characteristic and nostalgic forms of lighting from Dutch history.