18th Mar, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST

Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
Lot 2177
 

2177

A German Parcel-Gilt Silver Cup
by David Weinhold, Augsburg, First Quarter 17th Century

the tapering bowl lobed to simulate grapes, the parcel gilt-stem with foliage scrolls and grotesque masks, on a spreading base chased with foliage scrolls on a matted ground
19.5cm high, 8oz 7dwt, 259gr

Sold for £2,500
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000


 

Marked on edge of foot with Augsburg town mark, maker's mark and with later French tax/import mark. The bowl and foliage each apparently unmarked though with similar assay scrapes visible. There is some surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The pieces are each further numbered 'IV. Parts of the stem have possibly been replaced. The bowl perhaps originally with cover which is now lacking. There are some losses to the foliage on the stem.

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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 18th Mar, 2023

Fine Jewellery, Watches and Silver Sales are held three times a year, coinciding with the Fine Sales. They offer the top tier of consignments, focusing on important diamonds, fine period and designer jewellery, the most desirable vintage and modern luxury watches by top makers and fine pieces of period silver.

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