A German nautilus cup with silver-gilt mounts, Johann-Andreas Thelot, Augsburg, 1695-1700

A German nautilus cup with silver-gilt mounts, Johann-Andreas Thelot, Augsburg, 1695-1700

the base applied with two filigree foliage friezes, the shell engraved with Commedia del Arte characters after Jacques Callot, the stem shaped as a native, a saber on his left side and a quiver on his back
height 15 5/16 in.; 39.8 cm.
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Nautile monté en vermeil par Johann-Andreas Thelot, Augsbourg, 1695-1700

la base appliquée de deux frises de feuillage filigrané, la coquille gravée de personnages de la Commedia del' Arte d'après Jacques Callot, le fût représentant un indigène, un sabre sur le côté gauche et un carquois dans le dos
height 15 5/16 in.; 39.8 cm.

Condition Report:
The parcel-gilt silver mounts in overall good condition.
Traces of enamel on the quiver. The filigree motif is in apparently overall good condition.
Legibles marks on foot rim and shell support.
The shell was restored on the front and the right side base.
Nice subject and very nice quality.

Provenance:
Antony Embden Gallery, Paris, 2010

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Galerie Antony Embden, Paris, 2010