Description

An early antique German silver dish (or possibly wine taster) of plain oval form with a scalloped border. To the centre there is a charming bird scene surrounded by raised dot decoration. The cast side handles are very pretty. Original interior gilding and a gilt around the top on the outside.

Weight 129 grams, 4.1 troy ounces.

Height 3 cms (4.5 cms to top of handle). Top of dish measures 16 x 14 cms.

Marked on either side of one of the handles with German silver marks for Augsburg and on the inside rim with the makers mark for Hans Jakob Baur.

Circa 1650.

This silver dish is in very good condition. Fully stamped with antique German silver marks. The decoration is still sharp. 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.

Maker: Hans Jakob Baur

Hans Jakob Baur, Augsburg silversmith, working circa 1650

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