Nuremberg Baroque Silver-Gilt Goblet by Sigmund Bierfreund

Silver, partially gilt. The body, slightly flaring in a conical shape, is set on three distinct ball feet with a profiled edge. The smooth rim is set off with narrow profiled lines of varying widths. The wall is richly decorated with clusters of fruit, ribbons, and flowers between three tall oval medallions. Inside these medallions are architectural views in forest landscapes. Gilt interior. Made by master Sigmund Bierfreund (became master in 1654). Weight approximately 145 grams. Height 11.5 cm. See catalog of the German National Museum, Vol. 1, Part 1, No. 68, BZ 23. A large, ornate Nuremberg Baroque silver-gilt goblet by Sigmund Bierfreund (master since 1654). Gilt interior. Checked, tested, and marked by the master. German. Nuremberg. 1665-1669.