STERLING SILVER TOASTING CUP.

STERLING SILVER TOASTING CUP. A small hallmarked sterling silver toasting cup mounted on the talon of a large bird of prey. In Gothic letters, the cup is inscribed “Sigismund”. The hallmark on the stem has not been identified. Rittmeister Prinz Friedrich Sigismund v. Preussen, son of Kaiser Wilhelm II, was a successful flyer in Jasta 2 of the Imperial Air Service. A photocopy of Prinz Friedrich’s Sanke card is included. PROVENANCE: From an early 1950s World War I Aviation Collection. CONDITION: Fine, for its age, with two minor indentations. SIZE: Cup Diameter 2-3/16 x Height 5-1/2” (including talon). 4-55327 CW29 (600-900)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1381	$345.00	STERLING SILVER TOASTING CUP. A small hallmarked sterling silver toasting cup mounted on the talon of a large bird of prey. In Gothic letters, the cup is inscribed “Sigismund”. The hallmark on the stem has not been identified. Rittmeister Prinz Friedrich Sigismund v. Preussen, son of Kaiser Wilhelm II, was a successful flyer in Jasta 2 of the Imperial Air Service. A photocopy of Prinz Friedrich’s Sanke card is included. PROVENANCE: From an early 1950s World War I Aviation Collection. CONDITION: Fine, for its age, with two minor indentations. SIZE: Cup Diameter 2-3/16 x Height 5-1/2” (including talon). 4-55327 CW29 (600-900) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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