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MARK OF BALTHASAR HOLWECK, NUREMBERG, CIRCA 1610
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A German silver-gilt cup and cover
Mark of Balthasar Holweck, Nuremberg, circa 1610
Inverted pear-shaped, the detachable stem formed as a tree trunk applied with a figure holding an axe, on a slightly domed circular foot, with beaded and foliate borders, the lower body of the cup chased with a band of scrolls and foliage on a partly-matted ground, the cover with urn-shaped finial applied with bands of foliage, marked on cup
10in. (25.5cm.) high
9oz. (292gr.)
Mark of Balthasar Holweck, Nuremberg, circa 1610
Inverted pear-shaped, the detachable stem formed as a tree trunk applied with a figure holding an axe, on a slightly domed circular foot, with beaded and foliate borders, the lower body of the cup chased with a band of scrolls and foliage on a partly-matted ground, the cover with urn-shaped finial applied with bands of foliage, marked on cup
10in. (25.5cm.) high
9oz. (292gr.)
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