Bavarian Silver-gilt Emblem Beaker

Description:

Bavarian Silver-gilt Emblem Beaker, Nuremberg, Germany, 1609-29, Hans Reiff, maker, cylindrical, engraved with three emblematic scenes, each with a Latin motto within the emblem cartouche and corresponding German epigram below, the pictorial emblem in an ovoid cartouche framed by a foliate and floral wreath and joined to the other emblems by pendant fruit garlands amidst foliate scrolls, monogram to the underside, ht. 3 1/4 in., approx. 3.5 troy oz.

N.B. This emblem beaker would have originally been part of a set. Another example from this set sold at Sotheby's Paris, June 26, 2013, Lot 246.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Very slightly out of round. Age-typical loss to gilt, particularly along edges. Light age-typical usage wear and scattered unobtrusive nicks. Specks of black silver rot and verdigris to interior.


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