A GERMAN SILVER-GILT CHALICE Ulm, late 16th century, maker's mark IK
On circular spreading foot, the stem with hexafoil base and knop engraved with quatrefoils and twice with inscription 'MARIA', the foot engraved with the initial A, marked on base and bowl - 13.3cm. (5¼in.) high
190grs.
Lot Essay
A similar chalice with paten by the same maker, Ulm, last third of the 16th century is in the Ulm Museum; see "Goldschmiedekusnt in Ulm; die Werke im Ulmer Museum", 1990, no. 4.