A GERMAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER BEAKER AND COVER, JACOB PFAFF, NUREMBERG, CIRCA 1680

A GERMAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER BEAKER AND COVER, JACOB PFAFF, NUREMBERG, CIRCA 1680

the body and cover chased with profiles of three caesars between panels of floral sprays, the cover with stylised swan finial on sheet-scrollwork, the rim engraved with a Hebrew inscription, on three ball feet
15.2cm., 6in. high
163gr. 5oz. 5dwt.

Condition Report:
The punch of the makers mark slightly lost in the decoration, town mark clear to body. The cover unmarked. The gilding a nice colour. Cover sits a little loose to the body. Good condition.

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