14 June 2022
Expert’s Voice | A wonderful selection silver beakers at auction
Our expert Annelies de Boer - van der Minne dives into the history of silver beakers used in Protestant church services. This nice selection of silver beakers represents a wonderful Protestant tradition that reaches back to the 17th century.
These silver beakers, along with other silverware, were sold during our Exclusive Jewellery & Watches and Fine Silver auction on 14 June 2022.
Lot 1593 | A Dutch silver sacrament cup
Probably Groningen, beginning of 18th century
Tapered plain model. Engraved with alliance coat of arms.
H. ca 15 cm
Hammer price: € 4.600
Lot 1596 | A small engraved (childs') beaker
Late 17th century
A tapered model, finely engraved with depictions of Justice, Hope and Faith in ovals surrounded by leaf decoration under floral band. Above the base three ovals with village views.
H. ca 8 cm
Hammer price: € 1.300
Lot 1597 | A large Dutch marriage beaker
Probably Groningen, around 1700
Hammer price: € 3.000
Lot 1599 | A Dutch silver beaker
Dordrecht
A tapered model with fine engraving of fruits, birds and floral decoration.
H. ca 14 cm
Hammer price: € 5.000
