A rare Swiss invalid's feeding cup (biberon de malade)

MAKER'S MARK OF PETER FALKEISEN, BASEL, CIRCA 1730

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A rare Swiss invalid's feeding cup (biberon de malade)
Maker's mark of Peter Falkeisen, Basel, circa 1730
Oval with tapering spout and ring handle capped by shaped thumbpiece, the bowl with centrally hinged cover with scroll lock, marked on body
20.3 cm. (8 in.) long
152 gr. (4 oz.)

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