Lot 392
  • 392

Three German silver beakers, Wolfenbuttel, Augsburg, and Nuremberg, late 17th - 18th century

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Silver
  • height of first 4 5/8 in.
  • 11.6cm
comprising: a beaker and cover of fluted campana shape, by J.J. Shuemacher, Wolfenbuttel, c. 1740; and two matted cylindrical beakers, one with base engraved with Imperial arms, by Carl Schuch, Augsburg, dated 1695; the other smaller, by Johann Friedrich Ehe, Nuremberg, 1790-94. Together with a miniature grape cup and cover, late 19th century, 4 pieces.

Condition

Augsburg beaker with two small dents to base rim, otherwise good condition
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