Pair of marriage goblets with lids

anonymous, anoniem, anoniem, anonymous, 1759

These goblets commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of Jan Jacob van Westrenen and Johanna Catharina Mamuchet van Houdringe. The arms were executed with a diamond-point stylus, a small diamond chip in a holder used to incise the glass. This technique was common in the Netherlands in the 17th century. Translation of inscription A: Best wishes and good cheer oh Noble couple on your Fiftieth Wedding Year. Translation of inscription B: Despite the burden of so many years,

  • Artwork typelid, goblet
  • Object numberBK-1964-14-A
  • Dimensionsheight 32.5 cm x diameter 11 cm
  • Physical characteristicshelder, kleurloos glas met diamantgravure