Turban shell cup, Knobbelhoornbeker with gold-plated silver frame, Knobbelhoornbeker with gold-plated silver frame. On the vaulted lid with driven leaf work a triton half-body with harpoon in the right hand and a shield in the left hand. The shell is carried on the back of a kneeling Neptune, holding a trident with both hands. The pedestal consists of openwork, stylized tendrils, on which a plate rests with driven waves. The shell is encased in figural cleats with rolling gear, the mouth rim is surrounded by a broad border with etched representations of fighting and free tritons, a nereid
Turban shell cup, Knobbelhoornbeker with gold-plated silver frame, Knobbelhoornbeker with gold-plated silver frame. On the vaulted lid with driven leaf work a triton half-body with harpoon in the right hand and a shield in the left hand. The shell is carried on the back of a kneeling Neptune, holding a trident with both hands. The pedestal consists of openwork, stylized tendrils, on which a plate rests with driven waves. The shell is encased in figural cleats with rolling gear, the mouth rim is surrounded by a broad border with etched representations of fighting and free tritons, a nereid and sea monsters. In the lid the Backer coat of arms, placed on a ground, already present coat of arms. Under the bottom plate the same weapon, a private label and the initials GB, (story of) Neptune (Poseidon), offspring, companion (s), train etc. or Neptune, Jörg Ruel, Neurenberg, c. 1600 - c. 1625, silver (metal), gilding, h cm × w cm × d cm
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