A Silesian silver communion chalice. Presumably Görlitz, marks of Johann Breit, ca. 1670. - image-1
A Silesian silver communion chalice. Presumably Görlitz, marks of Johann Breit, ca. 1670. - image-2
A Silesian silver communion chalice. Presumably Görlitz, marks of Johann Breit, ca. 1670. - image-3
A Silesian silver communion chalice. Presumably Görlitz, marks of Johann Breit, ca. 1670. - image-1A Silesian silver communion chalice. Presumably Görlitz, marks of Johann Breit, ca. 1670. - image-2A Silesian silver communion chalice. Presumably Görlitz, marks of Johann Breit, ca. 1670. - image-3

Lot 336 Dα

A Silesian silver communion chalice. Presumably Görlitz, marks of Johann Breit, ca. 1670.

Auction 1075 - overview Cologne
18.11.2016, 10:30 - Decorative Arts I
Estimate: 3.500 € - 3.800 €
Result: 4.464 € (incl. premium)

A Silesian silver communion chalice. Presumably Görlitz, marks of Johann Breit, ca. 1670.

With remains of gilding. The base inscribed "Zum Gedächtnus Der Kirchen in Seidenberg Anno 1674 Den 22 Marcij" and weight "Wieget 32 Lot 14". The cup with dedication inscription " GEORGE VLMANBVRG V SCHVMACHER D RATHES V MARIA VLMANG SONTAGENVEREHREN". H 23 cm, weight 426 g.

The lower Silesian town of Seidenberg lies just a few kilometers south of Görlitz.

Provenance

Private collection, North Germany.