A Rare Belgium Early 17th Century Beaker
A Rare Belgium Early 17th Century Beaker
Antwerp 1604
Maker’s mark of Abraham Valckx
Height: 13 cm, 5.1 in
Weight: 154 g, 4 oz 19 dwt
The beaker of tapering form with a reeded stepped foot is engraved with a geometrical foliate design.
MASTER WITH BIRD - ABRAHAM VALCKX
Born in 1574, son of Wouter and Suzanna, daughter of silversmith CORNELIS VAN DEN HEUVEL. Apprentice 1589/90 with WILLEM VAN DEN HEUVEL I. Married in 1603 to Anna de Noyelle. Becomes a Freeman before 1612. Co-dean 1615, dean 1616, member of the Oath 1621-1629. Mentioned until 1640. Sons Jan 1607 and PEETER II are silversmiths.
Reference: Antwerps Huiszilver uit de 17e en 18 e Eeuw
Pg. 65 entry 24
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