German Parcel-gilt and Silver Hunting Goblet

Description:

German Parcel-gilt and Silver Hunting Goblet, probably Hanau, late 19th century, bearing single "N" hallmark on foot, possibly for Neresheimer & Sohne, bell-shaped bowl with gold-washed interior, decorated to the exterior with rocaille, gilded cartouches framing an elaborate etched hunting scene extending across the surface of the bowl, supported by a faux bois stem entwined with a leafy vine and further raised on a domed foot with rocaille cartouches against a naturalistic ground, ht. 13 7/8 in., approx. 21.8 troy oz.
Estimate $1,500-2,500


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