17th Century Channel Islands Silver Wine Cup by Abraham Hebert
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A 17th century Channel Islands silver wine cup by Abraham Hebert of jersey, circa 1688, engraved 'E.M.G.' and 'S.E.T.' on reverse. With Hebert's marks, 'A.H.' and fleur-de-lys in separate punches. Illustrated in 'Old Channel Islands silver: Its makers and Marks' by Richard H. Mayne [Jersey, 1969], plate 24. Accompanied by aforementioned book and associated exhibition correspondence. 13 cm high, 214 grams. Provenance: The James Walker collection of silver and vertu, Christies South Kensington, July 2006; lot 11.
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- Engraving - The method of decorating or creating inscriptions on silver and other metal objects by marking the surface with a sharp instrument such as a diamond point or rotating cutting wheel.
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