A large Augsburg parcel-gilt silver beaker

A large Augsburg parcel-gilt silver beaker Tapering beaker on three spherical feet, with a moulded lip. The body decorated with repoussé fruit garlands between three oval reserves with emblems: 1. a goose standing on battlements, with an engraved scroll inscribed “HOSTES ADEST”; 2. a dove above a jug, with the inscription “IN OILIS VENARI”; and 3. a magpie concealing a ring, inscribed “INGENIOR EXPERIAR”. The domed cover similarly decorated, with the reserves showing: 1. two flaming hearts with a scroll inscribed “EX DVOBVS VNVM”; 2. a yoke, with the inscription “SVAVE”; and 3. an arrow pointing towards the Pole Star, inscribed “VNVS SVFFICIT”. Height 18 cm, weight 513 g. Marks of Cornelius Poppe, 1685 - 1687.

Category

Silver

Location

Köln

Dimensions

H 18 cm · weight 513 g