Quick Facts: Silver Purity: Sterling 925/1000 - Purpose: a Christening Beaker for a Ship of the DAL - Dimensions & Execution: it is 8 cm (3 1/4 in) high and has a diameter of 6,8 cm (2 3/4 in) at its widest point, made of Sterling Silver with a weight of 82 gr. (2.64 ounces), inside and foot gilted (Vermeil technique) - Maker & Age: made in Hamburg by Friedrich Goldemann - Condition: in good condition - Assay Marks: 925, Crown, Halfmoon and Maker`s Sign Goldemann, Hamburg - Price (incl. s&h): see Table below - refer to Goldmann-Beaker This is a one-of-a-kind piece which has been completely hand-chased by this well known Gold- and Silversmith. Friedrich Goldemann was Court-Jeweller to the Shah of Persia and regularly worked for the Merchants and Shipowners in Northern Germany. His son Thomas continues the workshop on the Elbchaussee in Hamburg and at Kampen / Island of Sylt (see Internet). This Beaker was presented to the Lady who has thrown the Bottle at the Lauching of the Ship.
Ship`s Christening Beaker, 20th C.	Price is for both items together * offered subject to prior sale by: Karsten Buchholz KG Hamburg, Germany *
together with a Coin Bowl, Hansa Line	A hand-made and richly decorated small Bowl in 840 solid Silver with a 900 Silver Coin inserted. Made in Iran/Persia in mid 20th Century for the Hansa Line. Diameter 8,5 cm (3 3/8 in), with Silver Hallmark (Lion holding a Sword) and Maker`s Mark, ca. 51 gr. (1.64 oz) - Provenance: from the same Seafarer Family.

Please note that our Price is All Inclusive (Packing, Shipment, Transit Insurance and Guarantee about Authenticity). The Payment is accepted by VISA or M/C credit card or bank (wire) transfer.

A Ship`s Christening Beaker in partly gilted Sterling Silver by Goldmann, Hamburg 20th Century - Go here to the page Silver for Sale -

Presented by the FineArtEmporium in Hamburg.

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Any questions are welcome, please send your e-mail to: bais(at)gmx.de - This description has been written by Mr. Karsten Buchholz. We are also available at the phone from Europe 0049-4104-694710 or from Germany at 04104-694710. As always, this offer is subject to prior sale.

In German: Schiffs-Taufbecher Deutsche Afrika Linien und John T. Essberger sowie mit einer dritten Flagge (evtl. Woermann Linie ?). Sterling Silber vergoldet von Goldmann, Hamburg. Mit einer Silber-Schale Hansa Linie dabei. Lieferung frei Haus (nur an Unternehmer, Freiberufler und Händler) und Endpreis ist inklusive Mwst. (als Vorsteuer absetzbar). Bei Fragen bitte Email oder anrufen (Tel. 04104-694710)

Francais: Superb Object de Vitrine en Argent Massif (Poincon: Sterling - 925/1000) et Vermeille - Maitre F. Goldmann de Hamburgo XXeme- Poids: 82 gr. - Diametre: 6,8 cm - Hauteur: 8 cm - en bon etat - please contact us in English language, merci beaucoup.