The church books were often carefully looked after and passed on from generation to generation. The magnificent collection of these church books with fittings represents a period in which collective piety and exquisite silversmithing merge into a unique and personal possession. Each book is a beautiful work of art.
The books from the collection Van Noordwijk can be accessed through LibSearch and in the Image Base of the UB.
(Secondary Literature (Dutch): Bernard van Noordwijk, Zondags Zilver. Drie eeuwen versierde kerkboekjes. Heerenveen, Nederlands Bijbelgenootschap, 2006.)
Image: A fitting completely made of silver. XZ.00311.-