A GERMAN SILVER-GILT MOUNTED HORN DRINKING CUP AND COVER
A GERMAN SILVER-GILT MOUNTED HORN DRINKING CUP AND COVER
A GERMAN SILVER-GILT MOUNTED HORN DRINKING CUP AND COVER
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A GERMAN SILVER-GILT MOUNTED HORN DRINKING CUP AND COVER

19TH CENTURY, WITH SPURIOUS MARKS FOR WEIMAR

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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
来源
The Collection of the Rothschild family.
By descent to the present owners.

拍品专文

The arms are those of Georg Friedrich Greiffenklau von Vollraths, Elector of Main, Bishop of Worms between 1616 and 1629.

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