Master Sculpture from Four Millennia

Southern German, probably Freiburg im Breisgau, late 17th century

Covered cup

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July 1, 01:00 PM GMT

Estimate

6,000 - 8,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Southern German, probably Freiburg im Breisgau, late 17th century

Covered Cup

rock crystal and mother of pearl, with gilt mounts

facetted crystal engraved with floral and foliate scrolls, engraved mother of pearl hinged lid with silver gilt pine cone finial, spherical thumbpiece

13cm., 5in.

Private collection, United Kingdom;

By whom sold, Sotheby’s London, 7 December 2021, lot 118;

Where acquired by present owner

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