A GERMAN SILVER-GILT CUP
A GERMAN SILVER-GILT CUP

LATE 16TH CENTURY, THE FOOT WITH MAKER'S MARK A DEVICE, POSSIBLY FOR PETER SCHLEICH, NUREMBURG, THE CUP WITH MAKER'S MARK A DEVICE, TOWN MARK CROSSED KEYS

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A GERMAN SILVER-GILT CUP
LATE 16TH CENTURY, THE FOOT WITH MAKER'S MARK A DEVICE, POSSIBLY FOR PETER SCHLEICH, NUREMBURG, THE CUP WITH MAKER'S MARK A DEVICE, TOWN MARK CROSSED KEYS
Tapering cylindrical with flared rim, the sides chased with figures, masks and fruit amongst strapwork, the baluster knopped stem cast with three masks and with three foliate scroll supports, the domed foot chased with fruit and strap-work, the foot further later stamped with initial 'F.I.B', marked near rim and on foot,
11 1/8 in. (28 cm.) high
15 oz. 4 dwt. (473 gr.)
Provenance
Gregory de Ligne Gregory (1786-1854) of Harlaxton Manor, Lincolnshire, by bequest to,
Sir Glynne Earle Welby-Gregory 3rd Bt. (1806-1875) and then by descent.
Literature
Inventory of articles (heirlooms, including library and works of art) at Harlaxton New Manor House, 1864-66, National Archives, Kew, Ms. J 90/1217, possibly p. 57, no. 18, ‘Plate and Silver Gilt’:
Possibly no. 18, ‘A chased cup – 13 oz. 0 dwt.’

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