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Author Topic: c.1750 18th century engraved goblet sold 1989 as Russian  (Read 3973 times)

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Re: c.1750 18th century engraved goblet sold 1989 as Russian
« Reply #20 on: January 07, 2016, 09:03:16 AM »
Hi ,
             Wreaths seem to be used to signify a joining together of people , either in friendship or marriage , again it all depends on its context and any inscriptions that are with it , this 1 below inscribed in French for the dutch market "our pleasures are equal ".

cheers ,
 Peter.
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