A CHARLES V PARCEL-GILT SILVER BEAKER, AMIENS, 1376-1400, MAKER’S MARK A DOUBLE-HEADED EAGLE, PROBABLY FOR GILLES OR HANNOTIN DE HOLLANDE
A CHARLES V PARCEL-GILT SILVER BEAKER
AMIENS, 1376-1400, MAKER’S MARK A DOUBLE-HEADED EAGLE, PROBABLY FOR GILLES OR HANNOTIN DE HOLLANDE
Plain tapering cylindrical, engraved around centre with an inscription in gothic lettering interspaced with scrolling foliage, marked underneath
3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.) high
3 oz. 16 dwt. (119 gr.)
The inscription on the beaker reads ‘Prenés en gré’ which translates as ‘receive with pleasure’ is extracted from a poem by Christine de Pisan published in 1394.
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THE PROPERTY OF A LADY
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A CHARLES V PARCEL-GILT SILVER BEAKER
AMIENS, 1376-1400, MAKER’S MARK A DOUBLE-HEADED EAGLE, PROBABLY FOR GILLES OR HANNOTIN DE HOLLANDE
Plain tapering cylindrical, engraved around centre with an inscription in gothic lettering interspaced with scrolling foliage, marked underneath
3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.) high
3 oz. 16 dwt. (119 gr.)
The inscription on the beaker reads ‘Prenés en gré’ which translates as ‘receive with pleasure’ is extracted from a poem by Christine de Pisan published in 1394.
Pre-Lot Text
THE PROPERTY OF A LADY
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