Lot 274
  • 274

A German Silver-gilt Large Standing Cup and Cover, probably Hanau, late 19th century

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on base rim and flage of cover
  • Silver-gilt
  • height 33in.
  • 83.7cm
in 17th century form, the domed base chased with lobes and engraved with animals, flowers, the body chased with boar and stag hunt scenes and applied with fully modeled heads of various game, the conforming cover surmounted by a figure of hunter on horseback and hound

Condition

numerous dents to cover and to top of base, chasing and engraving good
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