A GERMAN SILVER-GILT MOUNTED HORN DRINKING CUP AND COVER

Lot 161
12.10.2023 10:00UTC -05:00
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Lot 161 | A GERMAN SILVER-GILT MOUNTED HORN DRINKING CUP AND COVER
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$ 8 000 – 12 000
A GERMAN SILVER-GILT MOUNTED HORN DRINKING CUP AND COVER

19TH CENTURY, WITH SPURIOUS MARKS FOR WEIMAR

On oval spool-shaped base chased with sea waves and monsters, applied with square cabochons on scrolling calyx below dolphin shaped scrolling support, the stem formed of a sea monster on sea waves supporting the horn with large tail and body strap engraved with scales, the collar mount chased with rocaille, the detachable cover shaped as a crowned mermaid playing the mandolin, with silver sleeve, applied on underside with an enameled coat-of-arms, engraved underneath the foot with number 554, marked on foot-rim and body

15 7/8 in. (41.5 cm.) high

54 oz. 7 dwt. (1,692 gr.) gross weight





Provenance

The Collection of the Rothschild family.

By descent to the present owners.
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