Antique Augsburg Silver Beaker


Date: Circa 1690 - 1700

Maker: Paul Solanier

Country: Germany

Stock: 9395

Description

A good quality antique silver stipple ground beaker of tapering form. Plain style and simple shape. Punched snakeskin ornament. Original gilt to the interior and traces around the top exterior band.

Contains 270 ml.

Weight 141 grams, 4.5 troy ounces.

Height 9 cm. Diameter 7.2 cm.

German silver marks (assay scrape and the pineapple Augsburg town mark).

Maker Paul Solanier.

Circa 1690-1700.

Biography

Paul Solanier

Paul Solanier was among the most gifted masters in the German imperial city of Augsburg, a leading producer of silver objects. As well as complicated display pieces, his workshop produced a great deal of utilitarian silver. Worked late 17th century.

Condition

This early German silver beaker is in very good condition. The stipple engraving with light wear. Good clear silver marks underneath. 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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