Silver Cup

Silver, partially gilded. At the base, a rounded, almost cylindrical body on three prominent large ball feet. A smooth zone with a narrow, punched profile contour, with small bulges and a profiled edge. On the wall, there are relief acanthus leaves alternating with three tall, elongated medallions, decorated with mirrored C-shaped curves. Inside are various portraits of emperors. The curved lid features corresponding relief decor and is topped with a large spherical finial. Gilded on the inside. Inscription, marking, probably by master Johann Christian Steinhauer (active since 1706). Weight approximately 250 g. Height 18.5 cm. See Rosenberg, vol. III, number 3625. German Baroque gilded silver cup, probably Johann Christian Steinhauer (active since 1706). Marked and from the workshop. Naumburg an der Saale, circa 1710.