Antique Dutch Solid Silver Saw-Tooth Trammel Dollhouse Figurine #65187

A rare and finely crafted antique miniature figurine of a saw-tooth trammel, made from solid silver. While unmarked, it has been tested and confirmed as silver. Believed to be of Dutch origin, with an estimated silver purity between 800 and 925, consistent with typical antique Nederlands silver miniatures.

Details:

• Material: Solid silver (purity estimated between 800–925)

• Origin: Believed to be Dutch (Nederlands)

• Weight: 7.1 grams

• Length: 8-13.5cm (closed to open)

• Design: Miniature saw-tooth trammel figurine

• Hallmarks: None visible – silver confirmed by testing

A unique piece for collectors of antique tools, miniatures, or Dutch silverware.

A saw-tooth trammel is a type of adjustable hook mechanism traditionally used for suspending a cooking pot or kettle over a fire, often in a hearth or open fireplace.

Key Features and Function:

• It consists of a bar with a series of notches or “teeth” (the “saw-tooth” part).

• A hook or hanger can be slid into different notches to adjust the height of the pot above the flames.

• The higher the hook, the less heat the pot receives, allowing for temperature control before modern stoves.

• Commonly made from wrought iron, but miniature versions were often crafted in silver as novelty or collectible items, especially in Dutch dollhouse traditions.

In Dutch Silver Miniatures:

• These were popular in the 17th–19th centuries as part of highly detailed miniature household scenes for wealthy collectors.

• A saw-tooth trammel in miniature form would often be included in silver dollhouse kitchens or hearth displays.