Vintage Dutch silver brooch stamped M+C by Moerkerk and Co. featuring Rembrandt's 1642 painting now known as 'The Night Watch' (De Nachtwacht). The embossed scene shows Amsterdam's civic guards moving into action to defend their city.

Th. and P. Moerkerk were silversmiths in the Netherlands and operated from 1923/8 to 1952. The brooch has their maker mark to the front lower right.

The Night Watch was a popular subject with Dutch silversmiths and can be found on various early 20th Century silverware, from trinket boxes to vanity items. This brooch is a pretty rare find though and, judging from its construction, likely dates to the earlier works by Moerkerk and Co.

Closes with an elongated pin and c catch.

Width: 3.7 cm
Length: 5.5 cm

Condition: Very good

History snippet:
This brooch is inspired by the Dutch artist, Rembrandt's 1642 painting known as, 'The Shooting Company of Frans Banning Cocq and Willem van Ruytenburch', which came to be nicknamed, 'The Night Watch'.

The painting, which was his largest and is now housed at the Rijksmuseum, was made for one of the three headquarters of Amsterdam's civic guard. The guards were civilian soldiers that defended the city from attack. The centre character is the captain who is gesturing with his hand in the painting - possibly to his guards to move out - but the brooch makes it look like he's actually giving the thumbs up! The original painting has quite an interesting history, including spending time in a temporary location during the Napoleonic occupation of the Netherlands and in the caves of Maastricht during the second World War.

Important: Please keep all beads, sharp and small items of jewellery away from young children as they could present a choking hazard.

All vintage items have been pre-used, unless stated otherwise, and may have gentle signs of wear.


Boxes shown are for display only. This will be sent in a new card box.

Delivery:
UK delivery is included.
International buyers, please see the shipping calculator at checkout and ensure you select the tracking option if you require it or contact me prior to purchase.
Please contact me prior to purchase if you need your item for a specific date.

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Vintage Dutch silver brooch stamped M+C by Moerkerk and Co. featuring Rembrandt's 1642 painting now known as 'The Night Watch' (De Nachtwacht). The embossed scene shows Amsterdam's civic guards moving into action to defend their city.

Th. and P. Moerkerk were silversmiths in the Netherlands and operated from 1923/8 to 1952. The brooch has their maker mark to the front lower right.

The Night Watch was a popular subject with Dutch silversmiths and can be found on various early 20th Century silverware, from trinket boxes to vanity items. This brooch is a pretty rare find though and, judging from its construction, likely dates to the earlier works by Moerkerk and Co.

Closes with an elongated pin and c catch.

Width: 3.7 cm
Length: 5.5 cm

Condition: Very good

History snippet:
This brooch is inspired by the Dutch artist, Rembrandt's 1642 painting known as, 'The Shooting Company of Frans Banning Cocq and Willem van Ruytenburch', which came to be nicknamed, 'The Night Watch'.

The painting, which was his largest and is now housed at the Rijksmuseum, was made for one of the three headquarters of Amsterdam's civic guard. The guards were civilian soldiers that defended the city from attack. The centre character is the captain who is gesturing with his hand in the painting - possibly to his guards to move out - but the brooch makes it look like he's actually giving the thumbs up! The original painting has quite an interesting history, including spending time in a temporary location during the Napoleonic occupation of the Netherlands and in the caves of Maastricht during the second World War.

Important: Please keep all beads, sharp and small items of jewellery away from young children as they could present a choking hazard.

All vintage items have been pre-used, unless stated otherwise, and may have gentle signs of wear.


Boxes shown are for display only. This will be sent in a new card box.

Delivery:
UK delivery is included.
International buyers, please see the shipping calculator at checkout and ensure you select the tracking option if you require it or contact me prior to purchase.
Please contact me prior to purchase if you need your item for a specific date.

For antique and vintage clothing, jewellery & accessories:
Website: www.hurdyburdy.com

Instagram @hurdyburdyvintage
Facebook @hurdyburdyvintage

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