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MAKER'S MARK ONLY PS, POSSIBLY GERMANY, CIRCA 1616
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A silver and silver-gilt cup on foot
Maker's mark only PS, possibly Germany, circa 1616
The high domed circular base rising to a short knobbed with three scroll attached stem, the cup engraved with: Saint Lucia with a dagger through her throat and holding the martyr's palm in her hand; Saint Thomas with a spear in his hand and Saint Matthias with an "axe" in his hand, each with their names engraved above their heads SANCT LVCIA;SANCT THOMAS; SANCT MATHIAS also engraved 1616
23.5cm. high
marked on rim
266gr.
Maker's mark only PS, possibly Germany, circa 1616
The high domed circular base rising to a short knobbed with three scroll attached stem, the cup engraved with: Saint Lucia with a dagger through her throat and holding the martyr's palm in her hand; Saint Thomas with a spear in his hand and Saint Matthias with an "axe" in his hand, each with their names engraved above their heads SANCT LVCIA;SANCT THOMAS; SANCT MATHIAS also engraved 1616
23.5cm. high
marked on rim
266gr.
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.
Sale room notice
Please note this lot is below legal alloy