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Schloss Ahlden

432 - A rare, large Augsburg communion chalice made of silver, fully gilded. The round foot features a triple-curved design that rises and bulges toward the center, transitioning into a baluster shaft. The bell-shaped, smooth cup has a double wall in its lower half. The base, shaft, and double wall are encircled by relief rocaille motifs, C-curves, and vine leaves and tendrils. Flared base ring with a circumferential inscription on the underside: “Herr Expeditionsrat Friederich Gottlieb Bühler, Ober Amtmann. Mr. M. Christian Friederich Tafel, Special Superintendent.” Tremoli finish. Engraved hallmark, Master Emanuel Gottfried Meisgeyer (became a master in 1764). Weight approx. 770 g. Height 32.5 cm. Diameter 18 cm.

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€1,600

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Estimation

€1,600 - 3,200

Sale fees

28.57%

A rare, large Augsburg communion chalice made of silver, fully gilded. The round foot features a triple-curved design that rises and bulges toward the center, transitioning into a baluster shaft. The bell-shaped, smooth cup has a double wall in its lower half. The base, shaft, and double wall are encircled by relief rocaille motifs, C-curves, and vine leaves and tendrils. Flared base ring with a circumferential inscription on the underside: “Herr Expeditionsrat Friederich Gottlieb Bühler, Ober Amtmann. Mr. M. Christian Friederich Tafel, Special Superintendent.” Tremoli finish. Engraved hallmark, Master Emanuel Gottfried Meisgeyer (became a master in 1764). Weight approx. 770 g. Height 32.5 cm. Diameter 18 cm. Cf. Seling, 2007, BZ 2490f, No. 2497. A rare large German gilt silver chalice by Emanuel Gottfried Meisgeyer (master since 1764). Test, assay, and master’s marks. German. Augsburg. 1777–1779.

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Auction details

International Fine Art Auction No. 198 - PART I
Friday, December 4
10:00 AM
Grosse Strasse 1
29693 Ahlden, Germany

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Schloss Ahlden +49 5 16 48 01 00 info@schloss-ahlden.de
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