Monumental Nautilus Shell Cup Set In Solid Silver
A Monumental Hanau solid Silver-Mounted Nautilus Cup
An impressive and elaborately decorated nautilus cup, featuring a natural iridescent shell mounted in solid Hanau silver. The richly ornamented silver mounts depict mythological sea creatures, including hippocampi, while a magnificent peacock adorned with turquoise-coloured accents crowns the shell. The cup is supported by an intricately sculpted stem featuring a winged putto and a hippocampus, rising from an elaborately decorated pedestal base.
Hanau, Germany late 19th century
Dimensions:
H 47 × W 24 × D 16 cm
H18.50 x W 9.45 x D6.30 inch.
Total weight: 1,426 grams, including the shell
A remarkable example of German silver craftsmanship in the historicist style.
An impressive and elaborately decorated nautilus cup, featuring a natural iridescent shell mounted in solid Hanau silver. The richly ornamented silver mounts depict mythological sea creatures, including hippocampi, while a magnificent peacock adorned with turquoise-coloured accents crowns the shell. The cup is supported by an intricately sculpted stem featuring a winged putto and a hippocampus, rising from an elaborately decorated pedestal base.
Hanau, Germany late 19th century
Dimensions:
H 47 × W 24 × D 16 cm
H18.50 x W 9.45 x D6.30 inch.
Total weight: 1,426 grams, including the shell
A remarkable example of German silver craftsmanship in the historicist style.
8 700 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th
Condition: Excellent condition
Width: 24
Height: 47
Depth: 16
Reference (ID): 1857926
Availability: In stock
Print
