Important Judaica
Important Judaica
The Serque Collection
Auction Closed
June 5, 04:47 PM GMT
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
A GERMAN SILVER-GILT CUP AND COVER, HANS KELLNER, NUREMBERG, CIRCA 1600
the vase-shaped body embossed with grape pattern repeated on the cover, the lower body chased with lobes on matted ground, matched at domed foot, bracketed vase-shaped stem, finial as a spray of flowers topped by a bird, the rim with later Hebrew inscription
marked on body, foot and cover
height 13 in.
33 cm
The inscription around the rim reads: “The sound of mirth and gladness, the voice of bridegroom and bride” (Jer. 33:11). This cup was presumably meant to be used at a wedding ceremony, or else presented as a gift to a newlywed couple.
Hans Kellner (1582-1609) was a prolific maker specializing in cups. See Karen Tebbe, et al., Nuremberger Goldschmiedekunst 1541-1868, 2007, no. 422, pp. 211-13.
