Baltic Parcel-gilt Silver Beaker

Description:

Baltic Parcel-gilt Silver Beaker, probably Hungary, 17th century, maker's mark "ZM" or "ZAM," tall form with slightly flared rim, engraved with strapwork border enclosing inscription "ANNO DOMANI 1628" above three portrait medallions, ht. 7 1/2 in., approx. 8.2 troy oz.

Provenance: Sotheby's Geneva, November 14, 1984, Lot 31.
Provenance: Property from the Estate of Francis M. Bator.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Dent to along one side of the rim (shallow, see images of exterior and interior),slightly out of round. Scattered pinprick dents and light abrasions. One larger dent to upper body and large linear dent to upper area of foot.


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