18th Century Dutch Engraved Friendship Light Baluster Wine Glass c1745

£2,200.00 $2,752.20 Product Code: 2022101406

Technical Description 

A very fine 18th-century light baluster wine glass dating to around 1745.


It has a round funnel bowl engraved with clasping hands appearing from the clouds on either side with the words Vriendschap and a Ducal Coronet above all set within a floral cartouche. Sits on a stem with several anngular and flattened ball knops. Dommed and folded foot.

 

Friendship glasses were popular in the 18th century as a love token between friends or lovers.

Date & Origin 

England, c1745.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips cracks or restoration

Dimensions 

Height: 18cm Bowl Diameter: 7.4cm Foot diameter: 7.6cm

 

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