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Silversmith: Meyer, Nicolaus (Possibly)
Silver, parcel-gilt; the large beaker embossed with flowers, the similarly decorated cover surmounted by a model of a pelican
Silver, parcel-gilt; the large beaker with sloping cylindrical sides, standing on a low, slightly domed foot mount. The sides of the beaker are embossed and chased with an all-over pattern of silver flowers and scrolling foliage on a gilt background. The low domed cover has a similarly decorated border round the slightly raised centre, where a silver model of a pelican holding a ring in its beak (and possibly vulning itself) is surrounded by a band of silver scrolls and leaves, representing a nest. The base is engraved with a Continental coat-of-arms and coronet.
History note: Not known before testator
C.B. Marlay Bequest
Weight: 987 g
Weight: 31 : 14 oz : dwt
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley
17th Century, Late
Production date:
circa
AD 1677
Nicolaus Meyer was made Master in 1677.
The town mark 'D' is not in a distinct cartouche. It probably represents Dresden, but could also be for Dessau, in which case Nicolaus Meyer would not be the maker of the beaker.
Surface
composed of
gold
Rim
Diameter 14.8 cm
Diameter 5⅞ in
To Top Of Pelican
Height 30.1 cm
Height 11⅞ in
Decoration
Pelican
Accession number: MAR.M.61 & A-1912
Primary reference Number: 119312
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Beaker and cover" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/119312 Accessed: 2024-11-25 03:17:04
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