European Furniture, Silver, & Ceramics
European Furniture, Silver, & Ceramics
Property of a Private Collector
A Hungarian Parcel-Gilt Silver Beaker, Maker's Mark Only ?A, Probably Nagyszeben, Late 16th Century
Lot Closed
April 19, 04:23 PM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Property of a Private Collector
A Hungarian Parcel-Gilt Silver Beaker, Maker's Mark Only ?A, Probably Nagyszeben, Late 16th Century
flared rim engraved with running leaves, with gilt crocketed central boarder and matching foot rim, engraved slightly later with cartouche enclosing emblem and name Sephanusi Kreitzer, body also later engraved Gabor Janos, and with initials DE
marked on base, also engraved MS 1672
4 oz
124.4 g
height 4 in.
10.2 cm
For two similar beakers, see Judit H. Kolba, Nicholas M. Salgo Collection, Hungarian Silver no. 4, date 1574, no. 7 dated end of 16th century, both from Nagyszeben and both showing the same central molding as the present cup.