That is correct. In german it is called a Jagdsturzbecher. Jagd means hunting. So it is correct to say it is for serving drinks to people which are on horseback. Sturz in this context means upside down, and Becher means Beaker.
Hi dear Forum members, I am looking for the maker of this Austrian Beaker which has the control Stamp for Vienna 1854 13 lot Silver and a makers Stamp JM. I have found a List with Austrian Silver and Goldsmiths where three Names and the time frame would fit a match. Milvius Johann 1850-62, Müller J...
Hallo, thank you Dognose and Funkel for your investigative work. After some evaluation of the various inputs and futher looking at the chandelier I came to some conclusions. The Top part is definately not belonging to the bottom. The craftmanship including the style of ornaments and motifs, and the ...
Hallo AG2012, thank you for your reply. Good idea indeed, with the Malteese cross. What puzzles me is the chiseled Makers sign. Did you see this before? It is new to me, although I saw pictures of such marks before. If you come across anything else plese write again.
[img][img] [code][/code] [/img][/img]Hallo, who can assist in indentifying this possibly spanish 5 flame chandelier. It is made of Sterling Silver and fire gold plated, wheighs 3,5 kg has got a spanish? town stamp, aswell as Streling punches under the drip trays and on the top part inside where the ...