Wine fountain and cooler

attributed to Alger Mensma (1682-1757), Jan Lanckhorst (1682-after 1757), Amsterdam, 1731-1732, silver

The wine fountain and the cooler, used to rinse one’s hands and wine glasses, formed the decorative centrepiece of a lavish buffet. These were presented to Cornelis Schrijver in gratitude for his heroic naval deeds, alluded to by the reliefs with trophies of arms, fish, shells and sea gods.

Artwork typefountain, wine fountain
Object numberBK-1963-64
Dimensionsheight 51.2 cm x diameter 27.2 cm x weight 4900.0 gr

Identification

Title(s)
Wine fountain and cooler
Object type
Object number
BK-1963-64
Inscriptions / marks
- date letter: ‘X’
- alloy mark
- maker's mark
- town mark
Description
The wine fountain and the cooler, used to rinse one’s hands and wine glasses, formed the decorative centrepiece of a lavish buffet. These were presented to Cornelis Schrijver in gratitude for his heroic naval deeds, alluded to by the reliefs with trophies of arms, fish, shells and sea gods.
Catalogue reference
Annual report : Rijksmuseum Amsterdam (1999), p. 15, afb.

Creation

Creation
- silversmith: attributed to Alger Mensma, Amsterdam
- silversmith: attributed to Jan Lanckhorst, Amsterdam
Dating
1731 - 1732
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Material and technique

Material
Dimensions
height 51.2 cm x diameter 27.2 cm x weight 4900.0 gr

This work is about

Person
Subject

Acquisition and rights

Credit line
Gift of O.J. van Diggelen-Portheine, Piedmont
Acquisition
gift 1963
Ownership
Copyright
Public domain

Documentation

Annual report : Rijksmuseum Amsterdam (1999), p. 15, afb.

Persistent URL

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https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200113226