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A Dutch engraved glass goblet, Stad Huis van Amsterdam
A Dutch engraved glass goblet, Stad Huis van Amsterdam

FIRST HALF 18TH CENTURY

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A Dutch engraved glass goblet, Stad Huis van Amsterdam
First half 18th Century
On cylindircal foot, with facetted baluster stem, the funnel bowl engraved with the Dam square in Amsterdam, showing the Town Hall, the 'Nieuwe Kerk' and the old Weighing House, inscribed STAD HUIS VAN AMSTERDAM
22.3 cm. high

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Judith Hengreen
Judith Hengreen

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In the year 1808 Amsterdam's Town Hall was reassigned to Louis Bonaparte by his brother Napoleon to use as his royal palace. The interior was adjusted and a balcony was added to the facade. However, adjustments to the building self weren't enough, Louis also liked a view over the water of the nearby Damrak. Therefore, Louis had the old Weighing House from 1565 torn down despite its old age and history as soldiers quarter and execution place. The engraving in this goblet shows the old situation with the original Town Hall and old Weighing House.