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1750-1775
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A Dutch engraved light-baluster satirical goblet
1750-1775
The trumpet bowl engraved with a continuous scene of a domed garden house (theekoepeltje) depicting two lovers, further with shrubbery disclosing two pairs of legs of hidden lovers or 'peeping toms' beside two swords and a hat, underneath the inscription HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, upon a flattened knop and a balustroid stem with basal knop, the foot conical
18.7 cm. high
See illustration
1750-1775
The trumpet bowl engraved with a continuous scene of a domed garden house (theekoepeltje) depicting two lovers, further with shrubbery disclosing two pairs of legs of hidden lovers or 'peeping toms' beside two swords and a hat, underneath the inscription HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, upon a flattened knop and a balustroid stem with basal knop, the foot conical
18.7 cm. high
See illustration
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Sale room notice
Please note that in the printed catalogue this glass has been incorrectly illustrated as lot 44.