Antique 18th century silver gilt drinking cup, Germany

£3,950.00

An antique German silver drinking cup in the form of a traveller statue, made in Hanau circa late 18th century. The figures hat serves as a detachable lid for pouring and drinking, while the rucksack at the back was designed to store snacks alongside the drink. Fully hallmarked with German silver marks and stamped 13 (13 lots standard, equivalent to 812/1000).

Dimensions -

  • Height: 25.3 cm

  • Width: 13.9 cm

  • Depth: 19.6 cm

  • Weight: 1225 grams

Specifications -

  • Origin: Hanau, Germany

  • Date: Late 18th century

  • Material: Silver (812/1000, 13-lot standard)

  • Design: Figural cup in the form of a traveller carrying rucksack

  • Features: Removable hat for drinking, storage compartment in rucksack

  • Hallmarks: German hallmarks with 13 silver standard

Condition -

  • Very good overall condition, pre-owned

  • Age-related oxidisation, surface wear, and minor blemishes present

  • No serious damage or dents

Silver ring

An antique German silver drinking cup in the form of a traveller statue, made in Hanau circa late 18th century. The figures hat serves as a detachable lid for pouring and drinking, while the rucksack at the back was designed to store snacks alongside the drink. Fully hallmarked with German silver marks and stamped 13 (13 lots standard, equivalent to 812/1000).

Dimensions -

  • Height: 25.3 cm

  • Width: 13.9 cm

  • Depth: 19.6 cm

  • Weight: 1225 grams

Specifications -

  • Origin: Hanau, Germany

  • Date: Late 18th century

  • Material: Silver (812/1000, 13-lot standard)

  • Design: Figural cup in the form of a traveller carrying rucksack

  • Features: Removable hat for drinking, storage compartment in rucksack

  • Hallmarks: German hallmarks with 13 silver standard

Condition -

  • Very good overall condition, pre-owned

  • Age-related oxidisation, surface wear, and minor blemishes present

  • No serious damage or dents

Silver ring