18th century Friendship, love

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To the long and happy life of these two

Ceremonial or marriagial glass.

On the rounded funnel bowl a very fine engraving of two kissing doves sitting on a ring, which is a Uroboros. Above the ring a radiant eye. Around the scene a very rich and detailed rococo cartouche. Polished details. 

Opposite the engraving the inscription:

HET LANG EN GELUKIG LEEVEN, VAN DEZE WEL VER-EENDE TWEE

( -to- The long and happy life of these well united two)

Leadglass with Dutch engraving.

Second half eighteenth century.

Height: 18,0 cm


18th century Friendship, love

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