Author unknown, Silver award cup

sterling silver "12 Loth," wrought silver, spun and engraved, gilt interior, weight 442 g, Germany, ca. mid-19th century.

On a round, arched foot, a baluster-shaped stem with lacings and a cup-shaped expanding bowl of the vessel with a slightly outward-turning rim. The lid is arched with a handle. The foot, stem, bowl and lid are smooth with four separate engraved fields and forged ribs with floral decoration of stylized acanthus leaves. Surrounding decoration with engraved leaves and oak branches. The form and decoration of the vessel indicates its decorative purpose - probably as a hunting or jubilee award.