Miscellaneous


About Miscellaneous
Also known as ‘objets d’art’, items in this category are usually small decorative and utility pieces made from a variety of (sometimes valuable) materials such as wood, copper, tin or other metals, ceramic, textile or a combination of these. Think, for example, of decorative storage boxes, fans, opera glasses, rugs, tapestries, religious objects and so on. Our experts in this field are Chris Vellinga, Frederik Knegtel, Andrew Mattijssen and 
in the area of textiles Philomeen van ’t Hooft. Highlights are sold in our spring and autumn auctions.

To discuss consignment, please get in touch to make an appointment with one of our experts during business hours on Nobelstraat in The Hague by calling +31 (0) 70-3658857 or complete the contact form.



In this Expert’s Voice, expert Frederik Knegtel presents a piece of American history: an engraved silver box containing a lock of hair of the late President George Washington. Find out more about the fascinating provenance, which involves not one, but two Presidents of the United States, in this video!

 

This lot was up for auction in our Home & Interiors: Antique Furniture & Design, Ceramics & Decorative Art auction on 15 December 2022.

 

Lot 4021 | An engraved silver box containing a lock of hair and a hand-written note stating that the lock of hair was taken from the body of George Washington (1732-1799)

Ca. 1799-1800, USA

Hammer price: € 7.500


 

Click here to see all lots on offer in this auction.

Experts

Chris Vellinga

General Valuer | Head of the Paintings Department & Expert Indonesian Art | Auctioneer | TMV

Andrew Mattijssen

Expert Ceramics, Glass & Asian Art | TMV

Frederik Knegtel

Expert Furniture & Decorative Art

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