A large German parcel-gilt silver standing cup and cover, probably Hanau, circa 1890
Auction Closed
October 12, 05:41 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
A large German parcel-gilt silver standing cup and cover, probably Hanau, circa 1890
on shaped circular base chased with farm animals and insects, rising to the stem with three classical maidens beneath goat's heads, the lobed cup with satyr masks and classical allegories, the cover chased with grinning dolphins radiating from the centre and surmounted by figure of Justice
height 27 1⁄5 in.; weight 92,7 oz.; 69,2 cm, 2630 g.
____________________________________________________
Grande coupe couverte en argent et vermeil, probablement Hanau, vers 1890
reposant sur une base circulaire ciselée d'animaux, le fût présentant trois femmes, la coupe lobée ornée de masques, le couvercle ciselé de dauphins surmonté d'une allégorie de la Justice
height 27 1⁄5 in.; weight 92,7 oz.; 69,2 cm, 2630 g.
Sotheby's New York, 9 April 2008, lot 253
____________________________________________________
Sotheby's New York, 9 avril 2008, lot 253
You May Also Like
