A large diamond-engraved goblet and cover

THE GLASS PROBABLY ENGLISH CIRCA 1740, THE ENGRAVING DUTCH CIRCA 1793, SIGNED J. BENDORP

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A large diamond-engraved goblet and cover
The glass probably English circa 1740, the engraving Dutch Circa 1793, signed J. Bendorp
The funnel bowl engraved in diamond point with the calligraphic inscription Het Welvaaren van Willemstad en Boetzelaer(To the prosperity of Willemstad and Boetzelaer) and signed J. Bendorp within the lower scrolls, the reverse with a ship in full sail with flags and pennants flying, supported on a triple ring collar above an octagonally moulded pedestal stem enclosing an elongated tear and domed and folded foot, the double-ogee cover with octagonally moulded and pointed spire finial
17 in. (44.5 cm.) high

Lot Essay

The inscription refers to the siege of the fortified town of Willemstad by the French under General Dumouriez in the Spring of 1793. Lieutenant-General Karel, Baron van Boetzelaer, Governor of Willemstad, managed to ward off the enemy and brought the siege to an end within three weeks. Since Willemstad is on the south bank of the Hollands Diep the population were able to make their escape by taking to the water.

The signature is probably that of Johannes Christianus Bendorp, a member of the Dordrecht art society 'Pictura'.

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