A silver beaker with four virtues. Hamburg, mid 17th century. Octagonal body with engraved oval medallions with four virtues (belief, love, hope and justice) surrounded by foliage and fruits. Bottom stamped with assayer's mark and not identified master's mark, later with french import mark. 15 cm high, 205 gr.
Hamburg, Mitte 17. Jh.
Catalogueprice: 200 - 300 €
Result: 4.000,00 EUR
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