Lot 50
  • 50

A German Silver Kiddush Cup, Johann Mittnacht III, Augsburg, 1737-39

Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on bowl with maker's mark and city mark
  • height 5 1/8 in.
  • 13cm
the octagonal bowl with early Hebrew inscription punctuated by flowerheads, flat-chased with panels of foliate strapwork, octagonal stem and base engraved to match

Condition

surface wear and traces of gilding, repair to foot rim, old split where stem pushed into bowl, otherwise good
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