Lot Essay
The German-engraved goblets are often betrayed by a rather peculiar spelling of the Dutch language.
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1725-1750, FOR THE DUTCH MARKET
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A German-engraved toasting goblet
1725-1750, for the Dutch market
The thistle bowl engraved with a crowned wreathed medallion depicting a gentleman toasting to a lady, the reverse inscribed D. GOTTE WILL KOOM VON NIGTEN EEN NEVEN...sic (a warm welcome from the nieces and nephews), on hollow baluster stem, the conical foot folded
16.8cm. high
See illustration on p.22
1725-1750, for the Dutch market
The thistle bowl engraved with a crowned wreathed medallion depicting a gentleman toasting to a lady, the reverse inscribed D. GOTTE WILL KOOM VON NIGTEN EEN NEVEN...sic (a warm welcome from the nieces and nephews), on hollow baluster stem, the conical foot folded
16.8cm. high
See illustration on p.22
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