Lot 275
  • 275

A German silver-gilt roemer-form beaker, Samuel Becker, Braunschweig, circa 1590

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on body near rim with maker’s mark and city mark
  • silver-gilt
  • height 3 1/2 in.
  • 8.9 cm
the lower body applied with bosses surrounded by matted strapwork above a rayed base rim, the base with domed interior

Condition

gilding later but good color, possible removal of initials but not thin, otherwise good
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