Lot Essay
The town and maker's mark are illustrated in M. Rosenberg, Der Goldschmiede Merkzeichen, vol. III, Frankfurt, 1925, p. 9, nos. 3677 and 3678 where the maker's mark is recorded on a pyx in Nordlingen church.
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NORDINGLEN, CIRCA 1640, MAKER'S MARK IZ
Details
A GERMAN LARGE PARCEL-GILT SILVER CUP AND COVER
NORDINGLEN, CIRCA 1640, MAKER'S MARK IZ
On circular domed foot, the baluster stem with three scroll brackets and foliage calyx, the body chased with lobes interspaced with flowers on a matted ground, the cover with vase of flowers finial, marked on foot and on body
19 5/8 in. (50 cm.) high
31 oz. 16 dwt. (990 gr.)
NORDINGLEN, CIRCA 1640, MAKER'S MARK IZ
On circular domed foot, the baluster stem with three scroll brackets and foliage calyx, the body chased with lobes interspaced with flowers on a matted ground, the cover with vase of flowers finial, marked on foot and on body
19 5/8 in. (50 cm.) high
31 oz. 16 dwt. (990 gr.)
Provenance
With Peter Szuhay.
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