A GERMAN SILVER-GILT MOUNTED NAUTILUS CUP
A GERMAN SILVER-GILT MOUNTED NAUTILUS CUP

19TH CENTURY

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A GERMAN SILVER-GILT MOUNTED NAUTILUS CUP
19th century
On a circular domed base with scrolling foliage, the stem formed as a horse, the nautilus shell mounted with silver-gilt masks, strapwork and an eagle, the top of the shell with a putto holding a bellow blowing a detachable sail, marked on base and sail
16½in. (41.9cm.) high