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ONE POSSIBLY WITH MARK OF FRANKFURT; THE OTHER APPARENTLY UNMARKED PROBABLY NORTHERN GERMANY, 17TH CENTURY
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TWO GERMAN SILVER-GILT CHALICES
ONE POSSIBLY WITH MARK OF FRANKFURT; THE OTHER APPARENTLY UNMARKED PROBABLY NORTHERN GERMANY, 17TH CENTURY
One applied on foot and stem with partially enamelled medallions of saints; the other with polylobed stepped base, the stem with diamond-shaped motifs and applied with flowers, and engraved with gothic inscriptions, marked underneath
7 ½ in. (19 cm.) and 6 3/8 in. (16 cm.) high
gross weight 18 oz. 17 dwt. (587 gr.)
ONE POSSIBLY WITH MARK OF FRANKFURT; THE OTHER APPARENTLY UNMARKED PROBABLY NORTHERN GERMANY, 17TH CENTURY
One applied on foot and stem with partially enamelled medallions of saints; the other with polylobed stepped base, the stem with diamond-shaped motifs and applied with flowers, and engraved with gothic inscriptions, marked underneath
7 ½ in. (19 cm.) and 6 3/8 in. (16 cm.) high
gross weight 18 oz. 17 dwt. (587 gr.)
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.
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