ID 1027632
Lot 161 | A GERMAN SILVER-GILT MOUNTED HORN DRINKING CUP AND COVER
Estimate value
$ 8 000 – 12 000
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.
| Applied technique: | Metalwork |
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| Medium: | Gilding, Silver |
| Place of origin: | Western Europe, Germany, Europe |
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects |
| Applied technique: | Metalwork |
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| Medium: | Gilding, Silver |
| Place of origin: | Western Europe, Germany, Europe |
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects |
| Address of auction |
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