A Nuremberg engraved goblet, signed by Georg Schwanhardt the Elder, circa 1630, on a silver-gilt mount by Friedrich Hillenbrandt, Nuremberg, circa 1590
In two sections, the conical bowl decorated with four circular line panels depicting a lady pouring wine, a gentleman offering wine to his lady, dancing before his lady and the couple embracing, between German and Latin inscriptions, enclosed by flowers, strapwork and insects, set on a triple annulated knop over a silver-gilt mount above foliage on a circular base fitted with Orpheus surrounded by animals and reptiles, fitted underneath with a detachable finely engraved lining depicting manly pursuits below inscriptions, with letters under the lining indicating the position of each applied figure or animal, OR Orpheus, H Hirsch etc., 29.5cm high overall, stem and foot lacking, later mounted (2)
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Saleroom notices
- Please note that this glass is not signed as stated in the catalogue.