A GERMAN GOLD, ROCK CRYSTAL AND ENAMEL CUP AND COVER THE ENAMELLED BOWL SIGNED JOHANN JACOB PRIESTER I, AUGSBURG, CIRCA 1710; WITH POSSIBLE 19TH CENTURY ELEMENTS

On rock crystal domed foot carved with a flower garland, the gold mounts enamelled in blue, white and green, the fluted rock crystal stem beneath a tulip shaped enamelled bowl with a continuous scene depicting two seated female figures, a kneeling gentleman fitting one with a shoe, the interior scene featuring a large chimney with a fire-back figuring the French Royal arms, signed 'J:J: priester.pin:', the domed rock crystal cover carved with alternating ribbon tied flower and military trophies, the pine cone finial on enamelled foliate terrace
51⁄8 in. (13 cm.) high

Provenance
This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
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