Cup with ball-shaped base. Probably ca. 1800 | Silver (hallmarked)...
Cup with ball-shaped base.
Probably ca. 1800 | Silver (hallmarked). Unmarked.
Heavy signs of wear, dents. H. 5.5 cm. Approx. 110 g.
A cylindrical, slightly tapered body resting on three ball-shaped feet. The base features a portrait of Pope Innocent XI. Inscription: “Innocen XI Pont opt. May. Dominator et Rector”; on the underside, “Preces et opes”. The phrase “Preces et opes” (Latin for “prayers and works/riches”) refers to a famous historical commemorative medal of Pope Innocent XI from the 17th century. It commemorates the victory over the Ottoman Empire and the liberation of Vienna in 1683.
The lot is subject to standard taxation. The buyer’s premium is 26% and the live fee is 3%. German VAT of 19% is charged on the hammer price, the buyer’s premium, and the live fee.
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Cup with ball-shaped base.
Probably ca. 1800 | Silver (hallmarked). Unmarked.
Heavy signs of wear, dents. H. 5.5 cm. Approx. 110 g.
A cylindrical, slightly tapered body resting on three ball-shaped feet. The base features a portrait of Pope Innocent XI. Inscription: “Innocen XI Pont opt. May. Dominator et Rector”; on the underside, “Preces et opes”. The phrase “Preces et opes” (Latin for “prayers and works/riches”) refers to a famous historical commemorative medal of Pope Innocent XI from the 17th century. It commemorates the victory over the Ottoman Empire and the liberation of Vienna in 1683.
The lot is subject to standard taxation. The buyer’s premium is 26% and the live fee is 3%. German VAT of 19% is charged on the hammer price, the buyer’s premium, and the live fee.
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