Lot Essay
For a similar Swiss example, Zurich, circa 1565, see Alain Gruber, Weltliches Silver, cat. no. 170.
Property from the Estate of Duane Voth
ZA CONTINENTAL PARCEL-GILT SILVER WINE TASTER AND A SILVER KOVSH, the wine taster circular with raised center, the sides stamped with swirling alternate beaded and plain lobes with shaped triangular scroll and cherub's mask handle, the base engraved with names of saints and defaced coat of arms--4½in. (11.4cm.) long, the kovsh oval on spreading foot, the lobed sides with alternate plain and matted strap-work panels, two engraved initials, with flat cartouche handle and prow surmounted by bust--5½in. (14cm.), 4.5oz. (2)
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ZA CONTINENTAL PARCEL-GILT SILVER WINE TASTER AND A SILVER KOVSH, the wine taster circular with raised center, the sides stamped with swirling alternate beaded and plain lobes with shaped triangular scroll and cherub's mask handle, the base engraved with names of saints and defaced coat of arms--4½in. (11.4cm.) long, the kovsh oval on spreading foot, the lobed sides with alternate plain and matted strap-work panels, two engraved initials, with flat cartouche handle and prow surmounted by bust--5½in. (14cm.), 4.5oz. (2)