Lot Essay
A similar example is illustrated H. Lanz, Weltliches Silber 2, Catalog der Sammlung des Schweizerischen Landesmuseums Zürich, 2001, p. 267, no. 859.
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MARK OF KARL SILVAN BOSSARD, LUZERN, 1889
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A SWISS PARCEL-GILT SILVER CUP
MARK OF KARL SILVAN BOSSARD, LUZERN, 1889
On domed foot and with trumpet shaped bowl and baluster stem, the bowl engraved with coats-of-arms and strapwork and with inscription beneath the rim, 'Central Schweizerisches Schützenfest in Luzern 1889', marked on foot and body
9 5/8 in. (24.5 cm.) high
9 oz. 18 dwt. (308 gr.)
The cup is engraved with the arms of the Cantons of Bern, Luzern, Uri, Schwyz, Unterwalden, Zug and Aargau.
MARK OF KARL SILVAN BOSSARD, LUZERN, 1889
On domed foot and with trumpet shaped bowl and baluster stem, the bowl engraved with coats-of-arms and strapwork and with inscription beneath the rim, 'Central Schweizerisches Schützenfest in Luzern 1889', marked on foot and body
9 5/8 in. (24.5 cm.) high
9 oz. 18 dwt. (308 gr.)
The cup is engraved with the arms of the Cantons of Bern, Luzern, Uri, Schwyz, Unterwalden, Zug and Aargau.
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