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Lot 108
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Thomas Trepches II small Romanian parcel-gilt silver snakeskin beaker

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • silver
  • 7.5cm, 3in high
maker's mark only

Literature

Exh. Cat. Couven-Museum Aachen, 2003, no. 27

Condition

In overall good condition. Maker's mark only, under the base. A small blob on the outside of lower footrim. Good quality.
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Catalogue Note

Thomas Trepches II’s father, Thomas I, was also a goldsmith. Thomas II was taught by Paul Tartler from 1622 to 1626, and became a master in 1632. He was head of his guild from 1653 to 1657 and spokesman for his guild from 1668 to 1675.  He died in 1676.