A LOUIS XIII PARCEL-GILT SILVER CUP FROM A BÜTTENMANN FIGURE, MARK OF DAVID ZWIRLIN, STRASBOURG, CIRCA 1610

A LOUIS XIII PARCEL-GILT SILVER CUP FROM A BÜTTENMANN FIGURE
MARK OF DAVID ZWIRLIN, STRASBOURG, CIRCA 1610
Of tapering barrel form, incised with alternating silver and gilt vertical lines and applied with gilt staves, fitted with two straps, later prick-engraved near the rim with inscription and crest, the back with a suspension hook, marked on base and with scratch weight 'XXXVI. LOTH' ; sold with an original lino cut by Oliver Hoare featuring the cup and a bottle of Ricard

5 7/8 in. (15 cm.)
9 oz. 5 dwt. (289 gr.)
The inscription reads 'The Rupert Cupp/ Major Edward Hoare 1650'.

Pre-Lot Text
THE RUPERT CUP