tazza en vermeil et argent, non poinçonnée, probablement Flandres Espagnoles, XVIe siècle

la coupe amovible repoussée et ciselée de monstres marins et serpents dans un décor d'arbres, éléments d'architecture, étoiles stylisées et ciel nuageux, la bordure gravée des initiales RvB

the detachable bowl embossed and chased with sea monsters and serpents in front of trees, architecture, stylized star and cloudy sky, the rim initialled RvB

Some overall wear and general loss of gilding, but still nice and with lively ornament
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

A conforming tazza was sold in these rooms 1 December 2011, lot 273. Another tazza with almost identical Hispanic spool-knopped stem, similar bulbous-eyed fish and stylized cloudy sky is in the Portuguese Museu de Arte Antia, Lisbon. This comparable tazza comes from the collection of Dom Ferdinand II, consort of Maria II, Queen of Portugal, who made an extensive collection of Portuguese and Spanish renaissance silver in the 19th century