Gobelet en argent et vermeil, poinçon de maître-orfèvre AW, peut-être pour un membre de la famille Wordeman, Spire, milieu du XVIe siècle

Some small pitting indents, Generally good condition, good marks, satisfying gilding
"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."

L'ornement du bord de ce gobelet se retrouve dès la première moitié du XVIe siècle, voir le frontispiece du livre de Geoffroy de Tory pour l'entrée de la Reine Eléonore, femme de François I, à Paris en 1531. Alain Gruber, l'art décoratif en Europe...Paris, 1993, p.174

The ornament on the rim can be found in the first half of the 16th century. See frontispiece to a book printed by Geoffroy de Tory, to mark the entry of Queen Eléanor wife of François I to Paris in 1531. Alain Gruber, l'art décoratif en Europe...Paris, 1993, p.174