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Beaker and Cover

1686-1688 (made)
Artist/Maker
Clauss, Christoph Hieronymus (maker)
Place of origin
Nuremberg (made)

This impressive beaker, embossed with the busts of Roman emperors, has lost its finial, which was probably ball-shaped like the feet.


Object details

Categories
Access_to_Images 2003
Metalwork
Object type
Beaker and cover
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Goblet
  • Lid
Materials and techniques
Silver, parcel-gilt, engraved, embossed, chased and cast
Brief description
Beaker and cover, partially gilded silver, cast, engraved, embossed and chased, Germany (Nuremberg), mark of Christoph Hieronymus Clauss, 1686-1688
Physical description
Embossed and chased with medallions of Roman Emperors. Cast ball feet. The lid with medallions engraved with village landscapes. (Old label says has running stag in relief but not present)
Dimensions
  • Foot diameter: 10.6cm
  • With lid height: 15.4cm
  • Rim width: 10.1cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • Nurnberg (Town mark (Hallmark); On base and rim of lid)
  • Christoph Hieronymus Claus (Maker's identification)
Gallery label
  • GOBLET AND COVER Silver parcel gilt ornamented with repousse medellions of busts of Emperors, and supported on three ball feet. On the cover are landscapes, medallions and a running stag in full relief. GERMAN (NUREMBERG); about 1700. 43-1864.(Pre-2000)
  • Silver Gallery: This impressive beaker, embossed with the busts of Roman emperors, has lost its finial, which was probably ball-shaped like the feet.(26/11/2002)
Credit line
Given by Mr Dux
Object history
Acquisition RF: 43/1864. Dux Gift (Reg: Mr Dux of Hanover). Neg no.: GE 209; GE 210 mks.
Subjects depicted
Landscapes
Medallions
Emperors
Summary
This impressive beaker, embossed with the busts of Roman emperors, has lost its finial, which was probably ball-shaped like the feet.
Collection
Metalwork Collection
Accession number
43:1, 2-1864

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Record createdFebruary 16, 2004
Record URL
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