Silver and vermeil christening goblet with repoussé decorati - Lot 298

Silver and vermeil christening goblet with repoussé decoration of three profiles of Roman emperors engraved "ANTONI / AURELI / PROBUS" in three oval medallions alternating with fruit falls held in place by ribbon bows. It stands on three ball feet. Under the base a long engraved inscription: "A° 1683 den 29 May Nachmittag Zwichen 1 und 2 uhr ist gebohren Johann Leonhart Schorer / Demewünschet Sein Gevatter beÿ der H: Tauff. Leonhart Schorer Gottes gnad (?) und Seegen" (In the year 1683 on the afternoon of May 29 between 1 and 2 o'clock, Johann Leonhart Schorer was born). Augsburg, late 17th century Marked by master silversmith Philipp Jakob II Drenwett, received in 1644. Height: 9.5 cm - Weight: 160 g. (wear to vermeil and slight deformation)