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A GERMAN SILVER-GILT CUP AND COVER
maker's mark probably of David Lauer (Rosenberg 4040), Nuremburg, circa 1600
On circular domed base chased with a band of strapwork and fruit and cast with flange above, the stem formed as a tree-trunk applied with a wood chopper, the spherical cup and conforming cover chased with masks and alternating fruit sprays amongst strapwork, the cover with warrior finial
22.5cm. (8 7/8in.) high
(280gr.)
maker's mark probably of David Lauer (Rosenberg 4040), Nuremburg, circa 1600
On circular domed base chased with a band of strapwork and fruit and cast with flange above, the stem formed as a tree-trunk applied with a wood chopper, the spherical cup and conforming cover chased with masks and alternating fruit sprays amongst strapwork, the cover with warrior finial
22.5cm. (8 7/8in.) high
(280gr.)