14 octobre 2017

A German silver-gilt beaker, Andreas I Seutter, Augsburg, 1681-85

Lot 52. A German silver-gilt beaker, Andreas I Seutter, Augsburg, 1681-85. Estimate 500 — 700 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's. matted between plain bands; 7.8cm., 3in. high; 99gr., 3oz. 2dwt.. Sotheby's. S. J. Phillips: A Bond Street Legacy, London, 18 oct. 2017, 12:00 PM

02 mai 2017

A German silver-gilt beaker, maker's mark lacking, Nuremberg, circa 1540

Lot 48. A German silver-gilt beaker, maker's mark lacking, Nuremberg, circa 1540. Estimate 6,000 — 8,000 GBP. Photo Sotheby's. applied and engraved with profile medallions in the manner of Virgil Solis interrupted by  scrolling foliage, embossed lobes, detachable vase stem and foot, underside initialled AH AR, also struck twice with early 19th century Prussian control marks, the associated cover of conforming style with St Andrew finial and incorporating accollee armorials dated 1619, maker’s mark... [Lire la suite]