A rare gilt copper mounted "lignum vitae" wood chalice. - image-1

Lot 1093 Rα

A rare gilt copper mounted "lignum vitae" wood chalice.

Auction 1056 - overview Cologne
13.11.2015, 14:30 - Porcelain, Ceramics, Furniture, Bronzes, Carpets
Estimate: 4.500 € - 5.000 €
Result: 6.820 € (incl. premium)

A rare gilt copper mounted "lignum vitae" wood chalice.

A rare gilt copper mounted "lignum vitae" wood chalice. Carved from several separate turned pieces, connected via the mountings. With an indistinct hallmark. With older, partially filled drying cracks and differing (possibly partially replaced) pins.
Probably Nuremberg or Augsburg, late 15th C. / ca. 1600.