Wine fountain and cooler, Alger Mensma (attributed to), 1731
silver (metal), h 23.0cm × w 43.4cm × d 35.7cm × w 4520.0gr More details
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.