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Miniature Silverware
By the late Middle
Ages, the skill of silversmiths made it possible to
create miniature works of art, essentially for religious
purposes. It was from the 17th century onwards that
miniature silverware acquired real importance, mainly in
Holland, England and
Germany.
These toys for
children and adults can be divided into five main
categories :
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Military
figures and toys : princes had silver toys,
and Louis XIV's silver soldiers, cannon and
carriages were
familiar.
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Miniature
tableware (less than 4cm) designed
for the doll's houses that were so famous in the
Netherlands. Larger pieces of tableware designed
for children.
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Miniature
pieces of furniture: in silver, mostly
produced in Holland or England
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Objects
for display: objects designed for
luxurious doll's houses. In the 19th century
Fabergé acquired a world-wide reputation
based on the quality and
originality of his silver
articles.
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