Standing Cup
ca. 1615-ca. 1620 (made)
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This cup was probably made for domestic use as a wine goblet, as well as being a decorative addition to a sideboard display. It was made by the goldsmith Hieronymus Bang, who moved from northern Germany to Nuremberg and became a master goldmsith in 1553. Nuremberg and Augsburg were the main centres of goldsmithing in the 16th and 17th centuries. They attracted craftsmen from all over Europe, partly because of their reputation for tolerance during a period of religious warfare and upheaval. Bang also executed and published designs for silver objects and ornament that were circulated throughout Europe.
Under the base of this cup is a plate engraved with the heraldic device and initials of an owner. The decoration around the upper part of the cup is etched with acid, a technique that enabled a freer and more spontaneous effect than engraving.
Under the base of this cup is a plate engraved with the heraldic device and initials of an owner. The decoration around the upper part of the cup is etched with acid, a technique that enabled a freer and more spontaneous effect than engraving.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Silver, parcel-gilt and engraved |
Brief description | Silver, Continental |
Physical description | Standing cup, silver-gilt, with 6 vertical lobes, on circular lobed foot, the stem in the form of a lobed urn with 3 S-scroll supports, the body of the cup engraved with foliage and eagles. |
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Gallery label | Silver Gallery:
This cup probably never had a cover and was probably made for ordinary use as a wine goblet as well as for display. Under the base is a plate engraved with a coat of arms, a rampant lion holding a sword, and initials MK for the original owner. The decoration around the upper part of the cup is etched with acid, a technique that enabled a freer and more spontaneous effect than engraving. Hieronymus Bang, the maker, was born in Osnabrück in north Germany.(26/11/2002) |
Credit line | Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA |
Object history | Dr WL Hildburgh FSA Gift Bang was born in Osnabruck, but moved to Nuremberg and became a master in 1553. Nuremberg and Augsburg were the main centres of goldsmithing in the 17th century and attracted craftsmen from all over Europe, partly because of their tradition of religious tolerance. Bang also executed and published designs for silver. |
Summary | This cup was probably made for domestic use as a wine goblet, as well as being a decorative addition to a sideboard display. It was made by the goldsmith Hieronymus Bang, who moved from northern Germany to Nuremberg and became a master goldmsith in 1553. Nuremberg and Augsburg were the main centres of goldsmithing in the 16th and 17th centuries. They attracted craftsmen from all over Europe, partly because of their reputation for tolerance during a period of religious warfare and upheaval. Bang also executed and published designs for silver objects and ornament that were circulated throughout Europe. Under the base of this cup is a plate engraved with the heraldic device and initials of an owner. The decoration around the upper part of the cup is etched with acid, a technique that enabled a freer and more spontaneous effect than engraving. |
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Accession number | M.64-1953 |
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Record created | February 9, 2004 |
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