an 18th century very high grade silver beaker cup engraved crest germany nuremberg

An 18th Century Very High Grade Silver Beaker Cup, Engraved Crest - Germany, (Nuremberg).


Price

£265
| $338 USD | €321 EUR


Item Ref

S 1021

Description

Hand raised and formed from heavy gauge unmarked, very high grade silver*.
The beaker is typically tapering in form - the rim rolled and swaged, creating a more rigid form. The original burnished assembly seam is visible to the interior - the external burnishing to the seam visible vertically through the engraved crest.
A scribed circular cartouche to the front face contains a pair of lions, engraved within a finely punched ground - see image 4.
Height - 3 1/8" (80mm).
Weight - 2.49oz Troy, 77.3 grams.
*Tested, extremely high grade - consistent with Britannia standard.
Condition: Very Good. No dents or cracks and no repairs. Natural colour and patina, incorporating surface tarnish to the interior.
Internal Ref: S 1021


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