Antique Italian Silver Cup


Date: 1698

Country: Italy

Stock: 8344

Description

A 17th century silver cup and matching cover with original bright gilt interior. With ovolo borders and chased acanthus leaves. The lid has a small pine cone finial. Probably ecclesiastical, a pyx box.

Weight 214 grams, 6.8 troy ounces.

Height 12 cms, 16.5 cms to top of finial). Diameter 9.5 cms.

The edge of the base has the cross key town mark for Rome, Italy. Also the 'bee' maker's mark (see Bulgari Parte Prima, Vol 2, No 1124).

Date 1687/1697.

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Condition

This silver cup is in very good condition. Both pieces fully matching. Original bright gilt, no wear. The base has clear Italian silver stamps, the lid is unmarked. There is just a slight mark in the centre of the bowl where the stem has pushed up a little. Please note that this item is not new and will show moderate signs of wear commensurate with age. Reflections in the photograph may detract from the true representation of this item

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