Pair of marriage goblets with lids

diamond-point engraving:the Netherlands, 1759, glass

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