An early 17th century German silver gilt twin handled cup, Augsburg 1625-1630 by David Roll (master 1605, d. between 1638-43)

An early 17^th century German silver gilt twin handled cup, Augsburg 1625-1630 by David Roll (master 1605, d. between 1638-43)

Of tapering hexafoil lobed form upon a spreading circular foot, the sand cast and applied twin S scroll handles with additional protrusions. The front with engraved initials W.K.B. in simple script. Marked underneath with maker’s mark (Seling 1198) and town mark (Seling 51), assay scrape (tremolierstich) to foot rim edge.

Height – 7.55 cm / 2.85 inches

Length – 13 cm / 5.1 inches

Weight – 188 grams / 6.04 ozt

A silver gilt stem cup of 1616-20 by this maker was sold Christie’s London, 23 May 2019, lot 404 (£3,750 incl. prem)