Lot 59
  • 59

A German parcel-gilt silver beaker and guild shield, Nuremberg, Circa 1680 / circa 1698

Estimate
5,500 - 7,500 USD
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Description

  • heights 4 1/4 , 5 in. (10.8, 12.4cm)
the beaker of roemer form, embossed with scrolling flowers, Christoph Beer, the shield applied with a bull flanked by demi-putti below a skull and crossbones, also engraved with a list of names and date 1698, maker's mark GIG in trefoil

Provenance

Otto Pick Collection, No. 125 and 111

Condition

beaker with surface wear, otherwise good, shield with tear in left putto wing and suspension ring at top broken off
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