Southern German, probably Freiburg im Breisgau, late 17th century
Covered cup
No reserve
Auction Closed
July 1, 03:00 PM GMT
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Southern German, probably Freiburg im Breisgau, late 17th century
Covered Cup
engraved glass and mother of pearl, with gilt mounts
facetted glass engraved with floral and foliate scrolls, engraved mother of pearl hinged lid with silver gilt pine cone finial, spherical thumbpiece
13cm., 5in.
Please note that the material of the unmounted vessel is engraved glass and not rock crystal as previously stated.
Private collection, United Kingdom;
By whom sold, Sotheby’s London, 7 December 2021, lot 118;
Where acquired by present owner