A LARGE ITALIAN SILVER COVERED WINE CUP, TURIN, 1824-72
Auction Closed
November 20, 08:47 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
A LARGE ITALIAN SILVER COVERED WINE CUP, TURIN, 1824-72
all chased with vertical acanthus on matted ground, open work floral finial, Hebrew inscription with matted letters on lip, base stamped with initials R C C
marked with monogram maker's mark LMV or LVM on base and body, bull's head on base and cover, city mark on base
height 12 in.
30.5 cm
The inscription translated reads: "Night of vigil for the Lord, bring them out of the land of Egypt" [Exodus 12:24].