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Herwig Simons
Sint Katelijnevest 61
Antwerpen
B-2000
Belgium

Telephone: +32 4 75 46 75 46
Mobile: +32 475 46 75 46
Website: www.herwigsimons.be
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Owl cup 16th. century (c. 1600 Flanders)



Dimensions

  22.00cm high (  8.66 inches high)

Literature

Chouette au poinçon d'Anvers
ISBN 90-5130-419-6

Description / Expertise

Owl Cups were presented as trophies to the best archers. This Owl Cup was made in Flanders in the 16th. century.
To date it is the only known Owl Cup to be made in ebony, which makes it a very rare showpiece indeed.
The eyes, beak and the band bearing the inscription are in silver.
The inscription reads "Hvyssen Al Sydy Van Plvymen Slecht Nogtans Veel V Begeren Als Gy Staet Recht".

FOR SALE

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