Two glass holders

attributed to Leendert Claesz, 1609

The foot of a wine glass could be secured in the four clamps (shaped like sea creatures) at the top of this holder. Together, the glass and its holder make an impressive drinking vessel, which was probably brought out only on ceremonial occasions. The two glass holders belong to a set of five that was commissioned in 1606 by the treasurers of the Amsterdam City Council.

  • Artwork typeglass holder
  • Object numberBK-AM-16-C
  • Dimensionsheight 35 cm x height 24.5 cm x diameter 12.5 cm x weight 1010 g

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Two glass holders

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-AM-16-C

  • Description

    Bekerschroef van verguld zilver. Op de hoge, gewelfde voet het koggeschip en het wapen van de Stad Amsterdam. De vaasvormige balusterstam is versierd met een kerkelijke symbolen. Het bovenstuk bestaat uit een halve bol om geven door 4 tritonen en meerminnen, die de voet van een glas kunnen vatten.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    • date letter: ‘V’
    • maker's mark
    • town mark

Creation

  • Creation

    silversmith: attributed to Leendert Claesz, Amsterdam

  • Dating

    1609

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 35 cm x height 24.5 cm x diameter 12.5 cm x weight 1010 g

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Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    On loan from the City of Amsterdam

  • Copyright

    Public domain

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