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18th Century Dutch 'coin' wineglass
Specifications
| All Glass & Ceramics: | Glass |
|---|---|
| Place of origin: | The Netherlands |
| Year: | Ca. 1760 |
| Period: | Mid 18th Century |
| Material: | Glass, coin |
| Material: | Glass |
| Dimensions: | Height: 16 cm |
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Peter Korf de Gidts - Antiquairs
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The story
An unusual wineglass with a bell bowl and a cotton twist stem. Inserted in the hollow spherical knop a Dutch coin, dated 1738 with the inscription “Hollandia”. These low value coins were called "bezemstuivertje".
Literature: Ward Lloyd. A wine lover’s glasses. The D.A.C. Hubbard Jr. Collection, 2000. Page 99, plate 145.
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Peter Korf de Gidts - Antiquairs
Address
Brouwersgracht 869
1015 GK Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Contact
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W: www.korfdegidts.com