Wine cooler

Tielman Sluyter, 1713

Wine coolers were used during receptions to cool and rinse glasses. Glasses were either dipped upside down or suspended in ice water. These heavy silver coolerswere among the most valuable household items and often remained in the family for generations. The couple Alexander van Bylandt and Anna van der Duyn had this one engraved with their family coats of arms.

  • Artwork typewine cooler
  • Object numberBK-1973-13
  • Dimensionsheight 20.3 x diameter 34.5 x weight 3200 g, diameter 18.6

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Wine cooler

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-1973-13

  • Description

    Rond koelvat van zilver op een rechtwandige basis. Het bolwandige vat heeft een geschulpte bovenrand met zes ingezwenkte gedeeltes waarin glazen kunnen worden gehangen. Op de wand het gekroonde alliantiewapen van Van Bijlandt-Van der Duyn.

  • Inscriptions / marks

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Creation

  • Creation

    silversmith: Tielman Sluyter, The Hague

  • Dating

    1713

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    • height 20.3 x diameter 34.5 x weight 3200 g
    • diameter 18.6

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