Start with the outline
The collection covers many kinds of Groningen silver, from brandy bowls and jugs to tobacco boxes, book clasps and shoe buckles. Choose two objects with very different outlines. Can you already guess from the shape how they were held or used?
Look for the maker’s handwriting
With one object, look at the rim, clasp, feet and decoration. Where can you see that a silversmith had to choose between sturdiness and detail? Note down one question about the making process and put it to a member of staff; the display is ideally suited to looking slowly at small differences.
Church silver in a museum display case
According to regional visitor information, the Zilverkamer also shows beakers, bread plates and jugs lent by church congregations. Compare such an object with the silver made for domestic use. Which features are similar, and which detail reveals a different function?
Before you go
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Sources
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