A GERMAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER BEAKER

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A GERMAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER BEAKER
AUGSBURG, 1717-1718, MAKER'S MARK OF PHILIP STENGLIN

Of flaring cylindrical form on a spreading rim foot, chased with bands of foliate scrolls and trelliswork enclosed by scrolling cartouches on a matted ground, the base engraved with an inscription, marked under base--3 5/8in. (9.2cm.) high
(3 oz.)

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The inscription reads: Ao 1720 den 6 Feb: Morgens zwischen 1 und 2 Uhren ist gebohren Johann Bernhardt Sejfried Seine Gevattern beij der He Tauff Anna Catharina Johann Schuz Lupinin und Johann Schuz des Raths in Meiningen Wursche demselben Zeite und Erviger Wolsein.