A German Silver Large Covered Cup, Hanau, Import Marks of Berthold Mueller, London, circa 1894

Property from the Estate of Raymond Cheven

A German Silver Large Covered Cup, Hanau, Import Marks of Berthold Mueller,, London, circa 1894

in 17th century style, the openwork stem formed by addorsed maidens, the columbine-form cup chased with fantastic masks and roundels of reclining figures and animals enclosed by strapwork, the cover formed as six dolphins with figural finial bearing a sword

marked on cup and cover with Hanau marks, marked throughout with English import marks

78 oz 15 dwt

2451 g

height 26 3/4 in.

68 cm