Schell cup

The Cuppa is formed in the form of a shell, crowned by a figure of Fortuna standing on the globe, holding up a billowing sail with her right hand. The foot is decorated with shell elements. A tortuous dolphin or fish forms the slim shaft of the trophy.

A very similar trophy by the same artist was auctioned at Christie's in 2004 (Lot 160 at Sale 6910, Important Gold and Silver, June 15, 2004, London), from the collection of the politician W.E. Gladstone (1809-1898) and his descendants.

Designation:

a) Master mark: "LB" (not at Rosenberg), on the Cuppa and on the foot.

b) Certification: Ulm (similar to Rosenberg vol. 3, no. 4732), on the Cuppa and on the foot.

c) Coat of arms: on the Cuppa Gonfanon of the Palatine County Tübingen - this was used by several noble families and their subsidiary lines; Of these, the Counts of Montfort are most likely to be considered, since this gender did not extinguish until 1787. Also the Augustinerchorherrenstift St. Michael to the Wengen used this coat of arms (see explanations below).