Parasolknop van goud, versierd met waterlelies, lisdodden en libelle c. 1900 - 1906

This is a golden parasol knob, likely from the Firma van den Eersten & Hofmeijer. It's decorated with water lilies, reeds, and a dragonfly. The whole thing gleams, inviting a closer look. The surface is intricately worked, isn't it? The texture is incredible - you can almost feel the raised edges of the dragonfly's wings. It’s gold on gold, a shimmering world of subtle relief. The details are amazing; each little leaf and ripple seems to catch the light differently. There’s a real sense of movement here, a delicate energy. The way the reeds sway and the dragonfly hovers feels so alive. It makes me think of Klimt, actually - all that shimmering gold leaf, transforming the everyday into something magical. Art is all about these echoes, I think, these conversations across time and materials. And like any good conversation, it's not about having the last word, but about keeping the ideas flowing.