ALLEMAGNE, dans le goût du XVIIème siècle Large silver kugelfusbecher (min. 800) resting on three ball feet, with bas-relief decoration of flowers and foliage on a gilt background. Later inscriptions: Below neck, "Melchior Surowski Probst Archicadedralis In Sniesen kanonis in Possen 1776 Dziecic Morowane Soslina" with checkered coat of arms in medallion presented by two heraldic lions under crown and bishop's hat. At the edge of the base, "Christian Fechner, N.E. - Christian John, S.W.S - Sonfied Jende Oberelster". Fretel spherical on small pedestal and silvered metal nut, reported. Gilded interior. Fancy hallmarks. No hallmark on the lid. Net weight (without fretel) : 565 g. - H. : 25 cm. Wear to the gilding; scratches and some shocks; soldering and holes to the feet, small dent to the attachment of one, another possibly reported; some small tears to the neck.