MARK OF CHRISTIAN DETLOFF, DANZIG (GDANSK), 1610-1620

Details

A POLISH SILVER BRATINA
MARK OF CHRISTIAN DETLOFF, DANZIG (GDANSK), 1610-1620
Circular bombé shaped and with plain rim, engraved with strapwork, scrolls and merchant's mark, marked underneath
2 ½ in. (6.5 cm.) wide
1 oz. 18 dwt. (60 gr.)

Provenance

Collection of Harald Stein, Lempertz Auction, Cologne, 19 May 2006, lot 381.

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Lot Essay

The term bratina, a Russian ceremonial bowl, derives from the Russian word ‘brat’ meaning brother. It was an essential part of the banqueting tableware, when it would be filled with kvass (rye beer) or wine and passed from 'brother to brother'. These cups often bore the name of the owner or a Russian proverb or motto. Bratinas could also be used as memorial cups, filled with water sweetened with honey and placed on the tomb of the deceased; the inscription around the rim recording the name of the deceased.

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