A German parcel-gilt hardstone-set beaker and cover
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A German parcel-gilt hardstone-set beaker and cover

MARK OF PHILIPP JAKOB II DRENTWETT, AUGSBURG, 1675-1679

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A German parcel-gilt hardstone-set beaker and cover
Mark of Philipp Jakob II Drentwett, Augsburg, 1675-1679
Cylindrical and on three ball feet, the detachable domed cover with ball finial, the body and cover applied with portrait busts of Roman emperors and empresses on circular or oval catouches each with engraved name, further applied between with garnet and peridot set strapwork, the interior of the cover applied with a fragmentary enamel coat-of-arms, marked on base
8in. (20.2cm.) high
gross 31oz. (990gr.)
The inscriptions on the cartouches on the body read 'Domicianus C., Vespasianus C., and Aug. Divi Caes.' and 'Agripa, Helena and Julia'.

Emperor Augustus (31 B.C. - A.D. 14)
Emperor Vespasian, (Titus Flavius Vespasianus), (A.D. 9-79, ruled A.D. 69-79)
Emperor Domitian (A.D. 51-96, ruled A.D. 81-96)
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