Essex Jewelry and Antiques
Antique 1670-1720 European Silver Engraved 3 Ball Feet Beaker Cup
Regular price
$1,656.00
Presented is a wonderful old silver cup made in Continental Europe between 1670-1720. The cup is decorated with hand chased stylized plant motifs and a kind of flower that resembles a Black Eyed Susan. The motifs are further decorated with hand-stippling to create a contrasting matte finish alternating with the high finish. The cup is very well made. The original hand hammered finish is still visible on the inside.
The beaker sits on three ball feet. The cartouche is monogrammed with three sets of initials: PAS, CED and a third that has been filled in: ECQ or ECG. The underside has also had letters scratched into it over time: a P and an EB.
We have tested it with nitric acid and guarantee it to be at least 850 purity silver, but it is probably closer to 900.
The cup is in great condition for its age. There is a compression dent to one ball foot where the foot meets the body. We have shown this in the photos. The cup does not leak. There are no breaks, no cracks, no splits, no other dents, and no repairs.
The cup measures about 3 3/4 inches in diameter and 4 1/8 inches tall.
The weight is 133.0 grams or 4.69 ounces.