ANTIQUE 19thC GERMAN SOLID SILVER WORMS SHOOTING PRESENTATION CUP, HANAU c.1895
Antique late 19th Century German solid silver cup and cover, featuring stunning workmanship, made in the Renaissance style, it stands on a circular domed foot chased with a foliate decoration and grapevine bands to the lid, the body chased with a medival knight leaning on a crowned shield, surrounded by scrolling foleage on a matted ground, depicting the key and star (Worms town coat of arms). This is an impressive and decorative piece, presented at the Verbands Schiessen Worms (shooting festival at Worms), July 1895, Hallmarked German silver (800 standard), Maker's mark for Bruckmann & Sohne, active 1805-1973.
Reference Number: A8945b
DESCRIPTION
Antique late 19th Century German solid silver cup and cover, featuring stunning workmanship, made in the Renaissance style, it stands on a circular domed foot chased with a foliate decoration and grapevine bands to the lid, the body chased with a medival knight leaning on a crowned shield, surrounded by scrolling foleage on a matted ground, depicting the key and star (Worms town coat of arms). This is an impressive and decorative piece, presented at the Verbands Schiessen Worms (shooting festival at Worms), July 1895, Hallmarked German silver (800 standard), Maker's mark for Bruckmann & Sohne, active 1805-1973.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 30cm
Width: 11cm
Weight: 350g