Lot Essay
Cupid fishing with an arrow in the sea and the distant ship probably symbolise the separation of a couple.
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CIRCA 1760
Details
A Dutch engraved 'amorous' monogrammed light-baluster goblet
CIRCA 1760
The funnel bowl finely engraved with Cupid holding a fishing rod with an arrow, a lanteen-rigged three-master with flying pennants to the background, flanked by flower bouquets, beneath the inscription AL MET DER TYD (In due course), the reverse with crowned mirroring monogram (the upper rim with one frit, the foot slightly polished)
18.7 cm. high
CIRCA 1760
The funnel bowl finely engraved with Cupid holding a fishing rod with an arrow, a lanteen-rigged three-master with flying pennants to the background, flanked by flower bouquets, beneath the inscription AL MET DER TYD (In due course), the reverse with crowned mirroring monogram (the upper rim with one frit, the foot slightly polished)
18.7 cm. high
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