A Dutch silver beaker
Maker's mark VH or HN conjoined in rectangle, Groningen, 1629-1630
Trumpet-shaped, on domed circular foot cast with putti and foliage, above a band of punched stylised flowers beneath an applied girdle of thorns, the upper section engraved with scrolls, pendant fruit and three medallions, enclosing scenes of Faith, inscribed FIDES, Hope, inscribed SPES and Charity, inscribed CARITAS, the lower part engraved with three various birds, marked on base
18.7 cm. high
438 gr.
A Dutch silver beaker
Maker's mark VH or HN conjoined in rectangle, Groningen, 1629-1630
Trumpet-shaped, on domed circular foot cast with putti and foliage, above a band of punched stylised flowers beneath an applied girdle of thorns, the upper section engraved with scrolls, pendant fruit and three medallions, enclosing scenes of Faith, inscribed FIDES, Hope, inscribed SPES and Charity, inscribed CARITAS, the lower part engraved with three various birds, marked on base
18.7 cm. high
438 gr.
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