A Group Of Five Silver And Silver-Gilt German 'Snakeskin' Beakers, Late 17th Century
Auction Closed
January 30, 06:14 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
conventional form, one Johann Wagner, Augsburg, 1680-84, engraved 'Presented by Prince Nicholas Esterhazy to Mr Trumper March 23rd 1842'; one Johann Sigmund Abrell, Augsburg, circa 1680; two Johann Höfler, Nuremberg, circa 1680; one Christian Werckmeister, Nuremberg, circa 1680
21 3/4 oz; 676 g
height of the tallest 3 1/2 in.; 9 cm
Prince Nikolaus Esterhazy III (1817-94) was the son of Paul Esterazy III, Ambassador for the Austrian Empire. In 1842 he married Sarah Villiers, daughter of George Child Villiers, 5th Earl of Jersey. The London Metropolitan Archives holds correspondence between the Earl and a George Trumper, who managed the Earl's various properties. It seems likely that this beaker was a gift to Trumper from the Prince, perhaps for arranging accommodation after his wedding.
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