A German parcel-gilt and engraved beaker
Johann Sigmund Abrell, Augsburg, circa 1690-95
The body engraved with two mottoed oval reserves paying tribute to the four seasons of wine making, all amid figures and scrolling foliage and centered by two gilt borders, approximately 12 ozs. troy.
height 6 1/2in (16.5cm); greatest diameter 4 1/4in (10.8cm)