A German silver-gilt chalice
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A German silver-gilt chalice

DATED 1602, MAKER'S MARK OF LG

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A German silver-gilt chalice
Dated 1602, maker's mark of LG
The flaring cup on baluster stem, on circular, slightly domed foot with moulded borders, the foot and central knop repoussée and chased with scrolling foliage, fruit, and cherubs' masks within strapwork, the base with a presentation inscription, stamped LG on foot-rim
10in. (15.5cm.) high
14oz. (457gr.)
The inscription reads, ZVTVT*VORFERTIGET*DISER*KELCH*IST*AUS* ZVSAMEN*SCHOSSVNG*CHRISTLICHER*EVANGELISCHER*LEVI*IHRER*KIRCHEN*ANNO 1602*DEN*10*FEBRVARY*ZV*DER*ZEIT*GEORG*SCHMID*PFARHER*THEOPHIL* SANFILEBEN*VND*IACOB*SCHILING*KIRCHEN*VETER
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

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