Cup cover

Description

Cover for a silver-gilt cup with a cast silver finial in form of an armoured figure carrying a standard: German, early 17th century (cover) and mid 19th century (finial figure)

Museum reference

A.1877.20.34 A

Collection

Decorative and Applied Art

Object name

Cup cover

Production information

Germany, Western Europe

Date

16th - mid 19th century

Materials

Silver-gilt, Silver

Physical description

Silver-gilt; cast silver finial in form of an armoured figure carrying a standard

Exhibitions

• European Styles (29 Jul 2011 - 03 Aug 2014)
  National Museum of Scotland