A Dutch engraved light baluster goblet, circa 1760The generous round funnel bowl decorated with the biblical kings David and Jonathan, both wearing cloaks and armour with swords by their sides, Jonathan kneeling before the crowned figure of David shaking his hand, flanked by leafy plants, inscribed 'DAUID EN IONATHAN', below a highly unusual gilded rim, the tall multi-knopped stem with an angular knop and small baluster above a beaded inverted baluster with a basal knop, over conical foot, 19.9cm highFootnotesThe Book of Samuel describes David's ascent to power and the covenant he formed with Jonathan. Famed for his musical ability, David was summoned to play for King Saul. Jonathan, Saul's son, established a close bond with David and gave clothing and armour to Jonathan to formalise the covenant. The relationship between the two men is considered to have been more than platonic. A 'Friendship' glass engraved with a very similar version of David and Jonathan was sold by Bonhams on 19 December 2009, lot 160. See also the example sold by Bonhams on 21 June 2022, lot 129. It is exceptionally rare to find a gilt rim on an engraved light baluster glass of any kind.
A Dutch engraved light baluster goblet, circa 1760The generous round funnel bowl decorated with the biblical kings David and Jonathan, both wearing cloaks and armour with swords by their sides, Jonathan kneeling before the crowned figure of David shaking his hand, flanked by leafy plants, inscribed 'DAUID EN IONATHAN', below a highly unusual gilded rim, the tall multi-knopped stem with an angular knop and small baluster above a beaded inverted baluster with a basal knop, over conical foot, 19.9cm highFootnotesThe Book of Samuel describes David's ascent to power and the covenant he formed with Jonathan. Famed for his musical ability, David was summoned to play for King Saul. Jonathan, Saul's son, established a close bond with David and gave clothing and armour to Jonathan to formalise the covenant. The relationship between the two men is considered to have been more than platonic. A 'Friendship' glass engraved with a very similar version of David and Jonathan was sold by Bonhams on 19 December 2009, lot 160. See also the example sold by Bonhams on 21 June 2022, lot 129. It is exceptionally rare to find a gilt rim on an engraved light baluster glass of any kind.
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