Discoveries & Stories from the Antiekhuys

Welcome to the blog page of Antiekhuys.nl! Here we share our passion for history, art, and unique finds. Join us as we delve into the stories behind the objects and stay up-to-date on the latest news and additions to our collection.

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Amsterdams bont • kleurrijk porselein • Interessante geschiedenis
Amsterdam chintz • colorful porcelain • Interesting history
Those who delve into antique porcelain discover that some objects are more than decorative tableware. They are tangible witnesses to world trade, taste development, and artisanal craftsmanship. This is certainly... Read more...
De romantiek van verbeelding
The Romance of the Imagination
Sometimes there's a painting on the wall that does more than just decorate a room. It invites you to look, to pause, to imagine a story. This romantic oil painting... Read more...
Ontdek de Charme van Antiek Zilver met Kristal in uw Interieur
Discover the Charm of Antique Silver with Crystal in your Interior
Antique silver and crystal: timeless elegance with a story Antique silver and crystal possess something that modern home accessories rarely have: soul. They combine timeless elegance with artisanal craftsmanship, bringing... Read more...
Een Nederlandse kunstenaar tussen Groningen en Indonesië
A Dutch Artist Between Groningen and Indonesia
Some artworks carry not only paint but also memories. The painting by Freek Johannes Drost that we have in our collection is a beautiful example of this. It tells the... Read more...
Stil verzet in zilver
Silent protest in silver
Jewelry made from royal coins as a symbol of loyalty and hope During World War II, the Netherlands experienced many forms of resistance. In addition to armed and organized resistance,... Read more...
Jan Luyken en de kunst van de kopergravure
Jan Luyken and the art of copper engraving
A Master from the Dutch Golden Age The Dutch Golden Age produced not only famous painters but also exceptional engravers who worked with extreme precision and craftsmanship. One of the... Read more...
De Gravure: Een Tijdmachine op Papier | Ontdek de Wereld van de 17e en 18e Eeuw
The Engraving: A Time Machine on Paper | Discover the World of the 17th and 18th Century
Have you ever wondered what life was *really* like in the Dutch Golden Age? Although photography was invented much later, we have an astonishingly realistic 'time machine': the engraving. At... Read more...
Een Venster op Alkmaar in de Gouden Eeuw door Joan Blaeu
A Window on Alkmaar in the Golden Age by Joan Blaeu
Unique original antique engraving of Alkmaar from 1652 by master cartographer Joan Blaeu. A valuable collector's item and a beautiful piece of Dutch Golden Age heritage. Read more...
VOC duiten
VOC Doits: Small Coins, Big History
Small coin, big story. The duit (the small copper coin with the famous VOC monogram) may seem modest, but it is a tangible reminder of the global trading empire of... Read more...
Slapen in de 18e eeuw: het mysterieuze leven van de beddenpan
Sleeping in the 18th century: the mysterious life of the bedpan
From icy bedrooms to clever heating tricks: for centuries, the bed warmer was THE secret weapon against cold nights. This metal pan full of glowing coals heated the bed in... Read more...