Lot Essay
The maker's mark is recorded by Rosenberg, Der Goldschmiede Merkzeichen, salt cellar of the same size, vol. 1, No390
AUGSBURG, 1580-1590, MAKER'S MARK INDISTINCT, POSSIBLY A HOUSE MARK INCORPORATING H
Details
A German parcel-gilt salt-cellar
Augsburg, 1580-1590, maker's mark indistinct, possibly a house mark incorporating H
Circular, the rim cast and chased with birds and strapwork on matted ground, the body resting on three winged putti feet, marked on base
8 cm. (3.1/8 in.) diam.
78 gr. (2 oz.)
Augsburg, 1580-1590, maker's mark indistinct, possibly a house mark incorporating H
Circular, the rim cast and chased with birds and strapwork on matted ground, the body resting on three winged putti feet, marked on base
8 cm. (3.1/8 in.) diam.
78 gr. (2 oz.)