STRUCK WITH MAKER'S MARK ONLY AB CONJOINED IN SHAPED SHIELD, POSSIBLY HUNGARY OR TRANSYLVANIA, SECOND HALF 17TH CENTURY

Details

A parcel-gilt cup
Struck with maker's mark only AB conjoined in shaped shield, possibly Hungary or Transylvania, second half 17th Century
The cylindrical cup with everted plain border allover chased with silver flowers
17.8cm. high
marked on reverse
154gr.

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Lot Essay

For similar high footed beakers see Kolba, H., Judit, Hungarian Silver, the Nicolas M. Salgo collection, London, 1996, nos 28, 29, 40, 66 and 69

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