Wine Glass
1759 (made)
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This wine goblet is engraved with the arms of the City of Utrecht. It also carries an inscription referring to one of the city's civilian guard companies. During the 18th century such companies had a largely social function, and members used inscribed goblets for special toasts at their regular banquets and gatherings.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Diamond-point engraved glass |
| Brief description | Wine glass, Northern Netherlands, probably engraved by A. Hoevenaar Sr., dated 1759 |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Inscribed 'Ter Gelegenheid dat't BORGER VAENDEL der Compagnie De SWARTE KNEGTEN binnen UTRECHT Plegtig is overgebracht op den 12e Maart 1759' (Decoration) |
| Gallery label | Engraved with the arms of the City of Utrecht. |
| Credit line | Wilfred Buckley Collection |
| Production | dated 1759 |
| Summary | This wine goblet is engraved with the arms of the City of Utrecht. It also carries an inscription referring to one of the city's civilian guard companies. During the 18th century such companies had a largely social function, and members used inscribed goblets for special toasts at their regular banquets and gatherings. |
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| Other number | 8804 - Glass gallery number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.439-1936 |
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| Record created | December 13, 1997 |
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