Parcel-gilt Silver Beaker

Description:

Parcel-gilt Silver Beaker, probably Hungary, late 16th/early 17th century, unmarked, with a trailing foliate scroll to the rim and two gilt bands of stylized leaftips to waist and foot rim, ht. 4 3/8 in., approx. 4.2 troy oz.
Provenance: Property from the Estate of Francis M. Bator.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Rim bent out of round. Footrim with scattered repairs to joint, one visible break. Scattered pinprick dents and abrasions to surface.


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