A German parcel-gilt chalice on hexafoil spreading foot, the knopped stem inscribed I.E.S.U.S. and with plain tapering bowl, the base engraved to one side with a cross and to the other with an arrow and inscription, makers mark TMW, Cologne early 17th Century, 8in. (20.3cm) high, 11oz (342grs)
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A German parcel-gilt chalice on hexafoil spreading foot, the knopped stem inscribed I.E.S.U.S. and with plain tapering bowl, the base engraved to one side with a cross and to the other with an arrow and inscription, makers mark TMW, Cologne early 17th Century, 8in. (20.3cm) high, 11oz (342grs)
Lot Essay
For same maker's mark cf.Scheffler, Goldschmiede Rheinland-Westfalens, Volume 1, No.2166