Foedraal van steek die heeft toebehoord aan H.M.A.J. van Asch van Wijck, burgemeester van Utrecht 1827 - 1839

This gray metal box, known as a "foedraal" was created by Dutch artist Isaäc Johannes Froger between 1827 and 1839. It is a rare example of a type of storage container that was once common in the Netherlands. The foedraal, which is now housed in the Rijksmuseum, was made to hold a collection of cutlery belonging to the Dutch mayor H.M.A.J. van Asch van Wijck of Utrecht. It is a beautiful example of simple, practical craftsmanship, and a window into Dutch society of the 19th century.