Silverware: the Damsters and their wealth

In the 18th century, the Damsters showed off their wealth in the form of silverware. It was loved as a possession and a gift. Discover more than 300 well-preserved objects in museum De Groninger Zilverkamer (The Groninger Silver Room).

Where can you view the silverware?

You will find an extensive silver collection in De Groninger Zilverkamer at Oude Kerkstraat 1 and at Museum Stad Appingedam at Wijkstraat 25.

1763

The extensive silver collection emphasizes the wealth of Appingedam. You can see this, among other things, in Reinder Pieter Frima's brandy bowl from 1763. The travel lamp working on oil was made by the Niekerk brothers in 1906. The specimen is unique. The teapot with chafing dish and burner dates from 1900. The burner was made by Derk Hemmes from Appingedam.

1458

Appingedam soon developed into a flourishing trading town. At that time, many old stone houses were built. They are also know as 'Edele Heerde', of which 76 were already named around 1458. These houses played an important role in medieval justice and city government. The city council was divided into four so-called 'kluften': the Dijkstraat-oosterkluft, the Dijkstraat-westerkluft, the Solwerderkluft and the Broederkluft.

1900

The city had its own silversmiths, who were united in a guild. Prosperity had its origins in flourishing trade.