Cup from the Dutch fortress of St. George d'Elmina, Cup (supper cup?) Of silver, on a baluster-shaped trunk and round, faintly arched base. The chalice is decorated with the arms of El Mina: a coat of arms with helmet and helmet sign with an elephant in it. Maker's mark: WS including a star, in shield, Africa, Ghana, Elmina, anonymous, London, 1638, silver (metal), engraving, h cm d 9 cm d 10 cm w 312

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Cup from the Dutch fortress of St. George d'Elmina, Cup (supper cup?) Of silver, on a baluster-shaped trunk and round, faintly arched base. The chalice is decorated with the arms of El Mina: a coat of arms with helmet and helmet sign with an elephant in it. Maker's mark: WS including a star, in shield, Africa, Ghana, Elmina, anonymous, London, 1638, silver (metal), engraving, h cm d 9 cm d 10 cm w 312 gr

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