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Bernard Muller Sterling Silver Wager or Marriage Cup
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Bernard Muller Sterling Silver Wager or Marriage Cup

19th century
Description

An impressive large Bernard Muller sterling silver wager or marriage cup. Standing 21cm (8.26") tall with a figural female in a renaissance dress holding a swinging cup over her head. Very good original condition.

Date: 1896

Maker: Bernard Muller, Dutch

Marked with English import marks

Width of Base: 6.3cm (2.5")

Weight: 258g

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
10.8cm (4.25")
Declaration

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Sterling Silver Wager Cup to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1171889
Dealers Internal Reference
SCUP-P70591
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Description
An impressive large Bernard Muller sterling silver wager or marriage cup. Standing 21cm (8.26") tall with a figural female in a renaissance dress holding a swinging cup over her head. Very good original condition.

Date: 1896

Maker: Bernard Muller, Dutch

Marked with English import marks

Width of Base: 6.3cm (2.5")

Weight: 258g

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
10.8cm (4.25")
Date of Manufacture

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Sterling Silver Wager Cup to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1171889
Dealers Internal Ref
SCUP-P70591
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2017

Piers rankin antique silver is a premier silver dealer est. Over 35 years. Dealing with trade and private clients. Worldwide shipping.

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A sterling silver wager cup crafted in the form of a female figure holding a swivelling vessel above her head.
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Archive I A sterling silver wager cup crafted in the form of a female figure holding a swivelling vessel above her head.

Bernard Muller Sterling Silver Wager or Marriage Cup

Archive II A sterling silver wager cup crafted in the form of a female figure holding a swivelling vessel above her head. View II
Archive III A sterling silver wager cup crafted in the form of a female figure holding a swivelling vessel above her head. View III
Archive IV A sterling silver wager cup crafted in the form of a female figure holding a swivelling vessel above her head. View IV
Archive V A sterling silver wager cup crafted in the form of a female figure holding a swivelling vessel above her head. View V
Archive VI A sterling silver wager cup crafted in the form of a female figure holding a swivelling vessel above her head. View VI
Archive VII A sterling silver wager cup crafted in the form of a female figure holding a swivelling vessel above her head. View VII
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A sterling silver wager cup crafted in the form of a female figure holding a swivelling vessel above her head.
Bernard Muller Sterling Silver Wager or Marriage Cup
Ref: SA1171889
A sterling silver wager cup crafted in the form of a female figure holding a swivelling vessel above her head.
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Originating in 16th-century Nuremberg, Germany, the wager cup (or Jungfrauenbecher) was traditionally used during wedding feasts. The design required both the bride and groom to drink simultaneously without spilling a drop to symbolise good fortune.

These vessels are typically cast and chased from sterling or continental silver. Construction involves a hollow conical skirt that serves as the main cup, connected to a figural torso supporting a secondary swivelling cup on a hinged axis.

Authentic pieces from this era frequently feature official hallmarks, makers marks, or import marks stamped on the rim or skirt edge. Examining the swivelling cup mechanism and detail work on the chased engraving also helps verify period craftsmanship.

A silver wager cup acts as a striking focal point when displayed atop a sideboard, inside a glass cabinet, or centred on a mantelpiece. Pairing the metallic silver finish alongside dark timber or stone surfaces provides textural contrast.

Clean sterling silver periodically using a soft cloth and a specialised non-abrasive silver polish to remove tarnish. Store the object in a dry environment away from direct humidity to minimise natural oxidisation over time.
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