A GERMAN PARCEL-GILT NAUTILUS SHELL-FORM CUP AND COVER
PROBABLY HANAU, 19TH CENTURY
The stem formed as a kneeling figure supporting the shell-form body richly chased and engraved with sea-nymphs and waves, the interior of the body engraved with foliate mask, surmounted by a warrior finial, marked on foot
16 ½ in. (42 cm.) high; 30 oz. (933 gr.)
A GERMAN PARCEL-GILT NAUTILUS SHELL-FORM CUP AND COVER
PROBABLY HANAU, 19TH CENTURY
The stem formed as a kneeling figure supporting the shell-form body richly chased and engraved with sea-nymphs and waves, the interior of the body engraved with foliate mask, surmounted by a warrior finial, marked on foot
16 ½ in. (42 cm.) high; 30 oz. (933 gr.)
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