Antique German Silver Wine Taster


Date: Circa 1690

Maker: Heinrich Eichler

Country: Germany

Stock: 10107

Description

A pretty little 17th century silver dish of oval form with scalloped sides and shaped side handles. Gilt finish to the interior and outside top rim. The centre, with the flower decoration typical of the period and embossed star design, retains a silver finish.

Weight 76 grams, 2.4 troy ounces.
Top measures 11.1 x 9.9cm. Width across handles 13.2cm. Height 2.2cm, 3.1cm to top of handle.
Augsburg, Germany.
Maker Heinrich Eichler.
Circa 1690.

Marks. Augsburg silver mark and maker’s mark stamped on the outer rim.

Biography

Heinrich Eichler

Heinrich Eichler, German silversmith, working in Augsburg from circa 1670. Died 1708.

Condition

The little dish is in very good condition. Original gilt.

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