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Wine glass

anonymous, c. 1725 - c. 1750

Engraved along the rim of this glass are the words ’s Lands welvaren(‘the country’s [good] health’). The Dutch word for ‘health or prosperity’ (welvaren), when separated (wel varen), translates literally as ‘good sailing’, a double meaning illustrated here by the threemaster under sail. This glass could thus be used to toast the good fortune of the Netherlands.

  • Artwork typekelkglas
  • Object numberBK-NM-10754-173
  • Dimensionsheight 17.9 cm x diameter 8 cm, diameter 7.6 cm
  • Physical characteristicshelder, kleurloos glas met radgravure

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Wine glass

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-NM-10754-173

  • Description

    Klokvormig gewelfde voet. Balusterstam met twee knopen en een luchtbel. Conische kelk met afgeronde bodem. Binnen een cartouche een zeilende driemaster, daarboven het opschrift: S'LANTS WELVAREN.

Creation

  • Creation

    • glassblower: anonymous, Netherlands
    • glassblower: anonymous, England
    • glass carver: anonymous, Northern Netherlands

  • Dating

    c. 1725 - c. 1750

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    helder, kleurloos glas met radgravure

  • Dimensions

    • height 17.9 cm x diameter 8 cm
    • diameter 7.6 cm

This work is about

  • Subject

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    A.J. Enschedé Bequest, Haarlem

  • Acquisition

    bequest 1896

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

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