Large 'traubenpokal' Drinking Cup In Solid Silver - Austria/germany - 18th/19th Century

A large silver presentation bowl, shaped like a pine cone or pineapple, probably of Central European origin (Austria, Bohemia, or Southern Germany), dating from the late 18th or 19th century. This substantial, hand-crafted bowl consists of a circular base with deeply hammered relief decoration, adorned with organic scroll motifs and characteristic hemispherical bulges. The base is encircled by a silver ring, applied using a traditional technique, which shows visible traces of hand-shaping. The finely chased stem imitates a plant trunk decorated with hammered and openwork ribbons, leaves, and tendrils. It supports a wide, ovoid bowl with a repeating pattern of gadroons in the shape of pine cone scales, entirely repoussé and hand-chased. The interior surface and certain reliefs are enhanced with antique gilding. The lid, decorated in the same way, is surmounted by a substantial silver knob formed of leaves, scrolls, and twisted elements, typical of historicist decorative style. The whole piece testifies to a high level of craftsmanship, characteristic of Central European workshops specializing in presentation pieces and prestige objects in the 19th century, often inspired by Baroque and Renaissance models. The screw and threads were restored by the Mertens workshop in Brussels.