Set of Nested Cup Weights by Guilliam de Neve

Set of Nested Cup Weights c. 1625 - 1650

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This set of nested cup weights, dating from c. 1625-1650, was crafted by the Dutch goldsmith Guilliam de Neve. The set, made of brass, is comprised of ten cups, each with a unique weight. The cups are intricately decorated with a repeating pattern of fish scales and adorned with a top handle featuring three sculpted figures. This work of art showcases both the craftsmanship and the practical application of metalwork during the 17th century.

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rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

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The container with a cover houses ten weights of different dimensions used to weigh silver according to a precise system. The ornamentation near the clasp below the dog’s head displays the – at the time ultra modern – auricular style, which was used primarily for silver objects. The remaining design and decorations agree entirely with the nesting weights that were produced in the German city of Nuremberg.