Bidspirit auction | Nautilus cup, Germany, 19th century

Nautilus cup, Germany, 19th century - Height x length x depth: 28 x 14.5 x 8 cm. Diameter: 14 cm. Weight: 640 g mounted on a rounded circular base in gilded copper, richly decorated with embossed and chiselled figures of cherubs, scrolls and foliage motifs. The shell is set in elements that envelop its shape and further adorned with chain elements and hinged glass paste stones and other set stones. Typical of collections and cabinets of curiosities. Provenance: Count Luigi Rigi Luperti collection.