A GERMAN SILVER-GILT CUP IN THE FORM OF AN OWL MARK OF MARTIN MALFEIT, NUREMBERG, 1569-1575 Realistically modelled, the body and detachable head each chased with foliage, standing on a circular pedestal, the top chased with foliage and with an egg and dart rim, marked on neck, the neck further marked with a later French tax mark 6 in. (15.2 cm.) high 8 oz. 12 dwt. (268 gr.) Provenance The Collection of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé; Christie's, Paris, 24 February 2009, lot 142, when acquired by the present owner.
A GERMAN SILVER-GILT CUP IN THE FORM OF AN OWL MARK OF MARTIN MALFEIT, NUREMBERG, 1569-1575 Realistically modelled, the body and detachable head each chased with foliage, standing on a circular pedestal, the top chased with foliage and with an egg and dart rim, marked on neck, the neck further marked with a later French tax mark 6 in. (15.2 cm.) high 8 oz. 12 dwt. (268 gr.) Provenance The Collection of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé; Christie's, Paris, 24 February 2009, lot 142, when acquired by the present owner.
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