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A GERMAN SILVER-GILT CUP AND COVER
Lot 511

A GERMAN SILVER-GILT CUP AND COVER

MARK OF DANIEL AMENDE, AUGSBURG, LATE 17TH CENTURY

Closed29 November 2011

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A GERMAN SILVER-GILT CUP AND COVER
MARK OF DANIEL AMENDE, AUGSBURG, LATE 17TH CENTURY
Slightly tapering cylindrical and on three ball feet, the sides chased with foliage engraved hearts, the detachable cover with a ball finial, similarly chased and engraved, the rim later engraved with an inscription, marked underneath
9¼ in. (23.4 cm.) high
25 oz. (770 gr.)
The inscription reads 'To R. C. N. Palairet a token of admiration and friendship from the Committee of the Surrey County Cricket Club 1920-1932'

Specialist note

Richard Cameron North Palairet (1871-1955) was born in Devon. He played cricket for Oxford University and Somerset. Having retired from playing he continued to be involved in the sport, acting as secretary to the Surrey County Cricket Club from 1920 until 1932, as commemorated by the present lot.