17th Century Cups

Sold by Christie’s, New York, in their auction An Era of Inspiration, 17th Century Chinese Porcelains from the Collection of Julia and John Curtis, 16th March 2015, lot. 3568.

Wine cup of peach form applied with a branch, its two fruits and a leaf forming the short feet, covered in a cream glaze. 8.5 cm from handle to tip, 4.7 cm high including stand, 6...

A Chinese Blanc de Chine wine cup in the form of an eight-lobed lotus leaf, the foot rim forming the stem, covered in a white cream glaze. 1650-1700. Wood stand. Measures: 6...

The octagonal oval-shaped cup, with four small feet, decorated with incised prunus branchs sprigs. The base with an incised swastika.  

A very rare large Venetian Filigree Wine Cup or Goblet; late 16th / early 17th Century. The cup shaped bowl is supported by a hollow stem consisting of three knops with two inverted ...

A very rare large Venetian Filigree Wine Cup or Goblet; late 16th / early 17th Century. The cup shaped bowl is supported by a hollow stem consisting of three knops with two inverted ...

Blanc de Chine cup of a shape copying earlier cups which were carved from 16th century rhinoceros horns. Lucious Dehua porcelain, moulded and heavily sprigged with plum blossom, ...

Chinese porcelain libation cups of this period represent a fascinating aspect of Chinese ceramic art and cultural history. The Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) was renowned for its porcelain...

An extremely rare silver gilt Bratina/tumbler cup, Nuremberg, circa 1600, the maker Lorenz Ott, the inscription around the top in Gothic script loosely translates as “Drink me up ,an...

A very rare Charles II Silver Caudle Cup with cover of 'pear shaped' form and 'reel shaped' handle; fully hallmarked on the cup and cover for London 1663; the maker's mark is GS with...

Pair of cups and saucers lobed in brackets, with slightly flared rim, floral decoration in underglaze blue. In a perfect state ! China, Kangxi period. NB : the dimensions given are ...

This large, Fine Art Masterpiece is a faithful yet nuanced reproduction of a "Still Life with Gilt Cup" while the original Empire Oil Painting was rendered in 1635 by Dutch artist Wi...

A rare and unusual mid 17th Century Wine Taster or Cup; SIlver stem with cocnut base and bowl c. 1660.

17th century cup board with round pillars. It is supported by a wainscot and has two doors with carved tiles on.

Huge 17the century cast iron cup dogs with spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep drinks or soup warm. Typical Dordogne (France) andirons.

The shape of the couple is a good example of the attachment to certain previous traditions that occurred in Spanish silver during the 17th and 18th centuries, especially in certain p...

Wonderful shape of cup and great patina enhanced by recent polishing, Scottish, 17th century.

17th century English Delftware Fuddling cup, Probably Southwark or London Circa 1660-80 The early English delftware fuddling cup has underglaze blue & white Chinoiserie decorati...

Silver container in its color with circular foot and foot composed of a spherical area and another flared up, which has two handles "in ce" decorated with flat pearls and simplified ...

17th-18th century French Gothic firedogs made of wrought iron.

This grand 17th century natural burl wood example is unusually lined in pewter.

A magnificent Antique Sterling Silver Steeple Cup in the style of the original steeple cups of the early 1600s. The Cup is embellished with rich, detailed chased designs. The Cup has...

It is made entirely in silver and decorated with patterns in relief, round, engraved and chiseled. It is inspired by similar pieces made in Germany in the 16th century in the Manneri...

A lovely Antique 17th century James II solid Silver Porringer, decorated with a band of stylised leaf patterns around the lower half of the body, below a wreath style band around the...

An early Antique William III solid Silver Porringer with fitted lid. This substantial Porringer has two scroll handles beaded embellishments. The body of the Porringer is decorated w...

A magnificent Antique Silver Lidded Porringer or Cup & Cover made in the William III 17th century style.

16th century German (Tudor) cup with handle (grey) Early 17th century pot (sangue de boeuf), delft/German territories/low countries Earthenware Measures: Height 3.5, diameter ...

A very nice set of 18th century tea bowls, Edo Period. The painting is of nice quality. All will be packed neat and sent track and trace airmail with insurance. Packages are alway...

Size: 11.1x1.7CM and 6.6x3.8CM DiameterxHeight Period 17th century 18th century

A fine and impressive 17th century German silver gilt tumbler cup made in Augsburg; part of our continental silverware collection.

Charles II silver caudle cup with cover, London, 1663: 6 inches height to the top of the finial and fully hallmarked for London 1663 on the bowl and under the rim of the cover and to...

Sharing with you this very nicely decorated stemcup. The piece was part of the Hatcher Collection. Auctioned by Christies Amsterdam in 1984. It is in very good condition. The Hatche...

Sharing with you this very nicely decorated stemcup. The piece was part of the Hatcher Collection. Auctioned by Christies Amsterdam in 1984. It is in very good condition. The Hatche...

Sharing with you this fantastic Chinese Porcelain cup and saucer Kangxi period. Fantastic decoration in blue and white Please enjoy Both perfect. Cup only with some firing bubbles t...

An impressive antique Charles II sterling silver porringer with a chased floral design on the bellied body of the cup. The porringer has a pair of scroll handles and a pair of small ...

A gorgeous antique 17th century German silver cup and cover / lidded beaker. 

Cup is in the form of a 17th century wager cup. it also functions as a working bell - the clapper is under the woman's skirt.

Description. Antique early-20th century Edwardian solid silver cup and cover trophy, richly gilded, particularly large, heavy and decorative, the cup is made in the style of the l...

Description. Antique 19th century rare and impressive Victorian Solid Silver cup and cover, very large size and unusual design derived from German standing cup and covers crafted ...

This is probably a piece inspired by the German 17th century novelty cup and covers and it dates to 1880s.

This wager/marriage cup is a replica of of a 17th century wager cup.

Lovely and complete pair of sets from the Edo period. Painted with paradise birds and flowers. The enamel and gilt are close to untouched which is really nice, 18th century. Con...

This Chinese Dehua Blanc de Chine porcelain libation cup dates to the 17th century and has been made in the form of a rhinoceros Horn with relief decoration featuring prunus sprigs.

A fine and rare pair of Russian silver Vodka cups, circa 1680–1690, probably Moscow; gilded and with Niello work decorative panels; each stand on three little ball feet; inside each ...

Chinese Porcelain. 'Pair' of 17th Century Dehua libation cups, covered in a creamy glaze.

A rather good libation cup, in Dehua’s luscious porcelain. The form is based on the Rhinoceros horn, with applied decoration.

A very rare pair of engraved silver and parcel-gilt cups; circa 1630; the one marked for Norden, North Germany; maker's mark for Englebert Elders - see p.956 Scheffler, Goldschmiede ...

Below, the central rail also 17th century with 'nulling' carved decoration with carved applied mouldings to each side with superbly carved 17th century bulbous cup and cover supports...

A large famille verte cup depicting Shoulao and a deer and in combination this means a long, healthy prosperous life. The cup is very nicely painted in the famille verte colors and h...