1800s Antique German Silver Beaker

This exceptional antique German silver beaker has a subtly tapering cylindrical form.

The body of the beaker is embellished with chased scrolling leaf and floral ornamentation, accented with horizontal bands of tooled decoration.

The decoration to the body incorporates a contemporary engraved initial ‘MAM’ surmounted with a coronet to one side and to the other a bright cut engraved crest of a dove holding an olive-branch, stood on an arrowhead.

The upper rim is encompassed with an applied moulded border.

This exceptional 19th century silver beaker is supported by three impressive ball style feet.

The base of this exceptional example of antique silverware retains the silversmith’s centre punch mark, in addition to the German state mark and maker’s mark (FE).

The interior of this exceptional beaker retains the original gilding.

Condition
This fine antique 19th century beaker is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and is in exceptional condition.
The chased decoration is very sharp.
The German hallmarks struck to the underside of the beaker are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique silverware.

Dimensions
Diameter of rim 8.6cm/3.4″
Width across feet 7.7cm/3″
Height 12.8cm/5″”

Weight
8.8 troy ounces/272g

Maker: Unknown
Date: Circa 1800
Origin: Germany, Europe.