For our upcoming September 21st auction, we have this exquisite chalice from the annual Eidgenössisches Schützenfest, a marksmanship competition in Switzerland. This is indeed a “shooting cup” or a medal given to the winner of the important national competition.

DESCRIPTION: A sterling chalice from the Eidgenössisches Schützenfest in Zurich, 1872. Features an embossed figure leaning on a crossbow along with embossed banner backed by two crossed rifles. Finished with hand chased scrolling foliage motif decoration. Marked with maker’s mark of “A. Fries” a Swiss Silversmith, and embossed:”Eidgenössisches Schützenfest in Zurich 1872″

CIRCA: 19th Ct.

ORIGIN: Switzerland

This piece will be featured in our upcoming September 21st auction and is now available for bids on liveauctioneers.com and invaluable.com.

For telephone or absentee bidding feel free to call 305-632-5563, email us at info@akibaantiques.com, or visit our website akibaantiques.com for instructions on how to bid.