A FAÇON-DE-VENISE DIAMOND-POINT ENGRAVED WINE GLASS, CIRCA 1680

PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF JHR. IR. G.C. (GIJS) SIX VAN WIMMENUM (1892-1975)

A FAÇON-DE-VENISE DIAMOND-POINT ENGRAVED WINE GLASS, CIRCA 1680

possibly engraved by Willem Mooleyser with birds among leafy branches, flowers and grasses, the funnel bowl set in a merse above a hollow baluster stem with firther bladed merese, supported by a folded conical foot
14cm. high, 5¼ in.

Condition Report:
A few scratches to the interior, otherwise no damages deteched. The metal of the glass has several air-bubbles scattered throughout the bowl, stem and foot. Overall in good order.

"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Provenance:
J.A.C. Bosch Reitz (1831 – 1913);

S.C. Bosch Reitz (1860-1938);

by descent to his godson and nephew, Jhr. ir. G.C. (Gijs) Six van Wimmenum (1892 – 1975);

Thence by descent