Footed Cup In Silver And Hardstone, Featuring Adam And Eve – Hanau, Germany

An important and rare footed cup (display piece) crafted from high-grade German silver (930/1000) and a dark green, heavily veined hardstone (nephrite jade or serpentine). This piece of fine metalwork is characteristic of the renowned historicist style produced in Hanau during the late 19th century. The central element takes the form of a tree trunk entwined by a serpent, flanked by figures of Adam and Eve. The hardstone bowl rests upon a chased and pierced crown, decorated with leaf and berry motifs, and is finished with a silver rim featuring a rope-pattern design. The base, with its molded contours, is worked in repoussé with naturalistic motifs. The base bears hallmarks indicating the silver fineness (930), as well as the maker’s marks and period control stamps. Dimensions: Height: 15 cm Diameter of the bowl: 13 cm