Silver & Objects of Vertu - 24th January 2023

Lot 79

A mid 18th century Swedish silver beaker

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £400

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Description

A mid 18th century Swedish silver beaker,

by Berndt Falkengren, Visby circa 1760,

of tapering circular form, chased foliate decoration, gilded interior, on a circular foot with fluted decoration, the underside with prick-dot initials 'F.B.M' '1760', with a later inscription 'Charles Edward Leathart Rae The Gift of his Grandmother Julia Rae upon his coming of Age. 1. July 1904.' height 18.8cm, approx. weight 12.9oz.