German Silver Historismus Covered Cup

Description:

German Silver Historismus Covered Cup, Hanau, late 19th/early 20th century, Neresheimer & Sohne, maker, the lid topped by a bust of a knight on faux-bois legs, the lobed, urn-form cup on three supports each formed as a man with an oar, ht. 17 in., approx. 33.2 troy oz.
Estimate $500-700

Lacking sword in hand of the knight. Lacking one tip of trefoil of gallery on edge of lid, several others to lid and foot bent slightly. Otherwise only a few scattered minor dents. Surface overclean.


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