Doos horend bij een zilveren draagteken 1898

This is a box by A. Rogmans, likely crafted to house a silver insignia. But let's turn our attention to the box itself, an unassuming vessel that speaks volumes about containment and preservation. The box, a symbol of shelter, has ancient roots, evoking images of Noah's Ark, safeguarding life through tumultuous times. Consider, too, the reliquaries of the medieval period, where sacred objects were enshrined in ornate boxes, imbued with spiritual power. Here, the box preserves not a saint's relic, but perhaps a secular emblem of authority. Is there a subconscious attempt to imbue everyday objects with the mystical aura of holy relics? The act of preserving an object, of giving it sanctuary, transcends time and touches upon our deepest desires to conserve, to protect, and to remember. This simple box, in its quiet way, echoes through the corridors of history.