Beaker - Silver - Antique Art Nouveau cup
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Estimate € 200 - € 220
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This German Art Nouveau silver cup, dating from 1850–1900, is made of 850 silver, weighs 117 g and measures 9 × 7.5 cm, with floral relief decoration, a gilded interior and minor signs of age.
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Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau Silver Cup, circa 1900 – 850 Sterling Silver with Magnificent Gilt Interior
For sale is a superb, original silver cup from the Art Nouveau period (circa 1895–1910). A true showpiece for collectors of historic silverware or an exclusive, valuable gift (e.g. a christening cup or godparent’s gift).
Special Highlights & Details:
• Elegant Decoration: The front is adorned with a beautiful, finely sculpted floral relief featuring a stylized poppy/anemone blossom and sweeping leaves—absolutely characteristic of the Art Nouveau period.
• Original Gilt Interior: The inside of the cup is captivatingly finished in a beautifully preserved, warm golden hue (historic fire gilding), which at the time protected the silver from tarnishing when exposed to drinks.
• Substantial Quality & High Silver Content: The cup is pleasingly solid in construction and weighs a substantial 117 grams. On close inspection under a magnifying glass, the rare and high-quality 850 fineness hallmark can be seen.
• Guaranteed Authenticity: The underside bears the legally required German silver marks (imperial crown alongside the 850 fineness mark), as well as a maker’s mark (worn from age).
Condition:
The cup is in honest, excellent condition for its age. No deep dents, breaks, or cracks. It remains in untouched original condition, with a gorgeous aged patina that lends the floral relief wonderful visual depth. The cup has deliberately not been chemically cleaned or polished to a shine, so as not to diminish its historic collector’s value.
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau Silver Cup, circa 1900 – 850 Sterling Silver with Magnificent Gilt Interior
For sale is a superb, original silver cup from the Art Nouveau period (circa 1895–1910). A true showpiece for collectors of historic silverware or an exclusive, valuable gift (e.g. a christening cup or godparent’s gift).
Special Highlights & Details:
• Elegant Decoration: The front is adorned with a beautiful, finely sculpted floral relief featuring a stylized poppy/anemone blossom and sweeping leaves—absolutely characteristic of the Art Nouveau period.
• Original Gilt Interior: The inside of the cup is captivatingly finished in a beautifully preserved, warm golden hue (historic fire gilding), which at the time protected the silver from tarnishing when exposed to drinks.
• Substantial Quality & High Silver Content: The cup is pleasingly solid in construction and weighs a substantial 117 grams. On close inspection under a magnifying glass, the rare and high-quality 850 fineness hallmark can be seen.
• Guaranteed Authenticity: The underside bears the legally required German silver marks (imperial crown alongside the 850 fineness mark), as well as a maker’s mark (worn from age).
Condition:
The cup is in honest, excellent condition for its age. No deep dents, breaks, or cracks. It remains in untouched original condition, with a gorgeous aged patina that lends the floral relief wonderful visual depth. The cup has deliberately not been chemically cleaned or polished to a shine, so as not to diminish its historic collector’s value.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Antique Art Nouveau cup
Number of objects
1
Material
Silver
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
9 cm
Width
7.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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