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Property from the Marx Family Collection.

A German Silver-Gilt Kiddush Cup, Hieronymus Mittnacht, Augsburg, 1763-65

Auction Closed

December 17, 04:58 PM GMT

Estimate

7,000 - 10,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

octagonal bowl chased with rococo floral and shell motifs below, engraved with the Hebrew verse from Exodus 6:7 "And I will take you to be My people", baluster stem, and scalloped base chased with shellwork, engraved on foot in script F M and later with Roman numerals 1653, marked on cup and base with maker's mark and city mark with date letter Q


height 4⅞ in.

12.4 cm