This fine and impressive antique Norwegian 18th century silver drinking cup has a circular rounded form.
The surface of this antique silver drinking cup is embellished with bands of tooled decoration, in addition to the contemporary engraved initials 'N.A.S'.
This impressive and rare example of antique silverware bears an applied moulded border to the upper rim.
The base of the cup retains the silversmith's centre punch mark.
The hallmarks struck to the underside of this impressive 18th century cup include:
Maker's mark: Untraced
City mark: Bergen, Norway
Assay mark: IK 1753
This fine tumbler cup has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 900 standard silver.
Such drinking cups in Norwegian silver are rare to the market and highly desirable.
Maker: Untraced Maker's Mark
Date: 1753