Silver, partially gilded. Supported by three exhibited ball feet, the nearly cylindrical body is adorned with delicate profile lines, and the smooth rim is accented with a subtly displayed lip edge. The surface is divided by three highly elevated medallions featuring intricately crafted emperor busts in profile, alternating with naturalistic, relief sculpted garlands of fruit bundles, executed with fine chasing and engraving. The domed lid is adorned with corresponding decoration and a central spherical finial. The interior is gilded. Created by the esteemed master Simon Wickert (active as a master since approximately 1691), as indicated by the maker's mark, trembler stroke, assay mark, and master's mark. Weighs approximately 510 grams. Height measures 18 cm. See Seling, 2007, BZ 1190, No. 1859. A very large German Baroque lidded parcel-gilt silver beaker with imperator busts by Simon Wickert (master since approximately 1691). Gilt inside. Tested, assayed, and marked by the master. German. Augsburg. 1699-1703.