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LATE 16TH CENTURY
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Two German gilt-metal mounted coconut cups and covers
Late 16th century
Each on stepped slightly domed spreading foot, with vase shaped bracket stem, chased with strapwork and foliate scrolls, the nut enclosed in three straps with chased borders, one with reeding, the other with figures and shells, the covers with varying finials, one nut carved with a portrait and inscription
11 3/8in. (28.7cm.) high and smaller (2)
Late 16th century
Each on stepped slightly domed spreading foot, with vase shaped bracket stem, chased with strapwork and foliate scrolls, the nut enclosed in three straps with chased borders, one with reeding, the other with figures and shells, the covers with varying finials, one nut carved with a portrait and inscription
11 3/8in. (28.7cm.) high and smaller (2)
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