A Fredrick I early to mid-18^th century Swedish silver gilt beaker, Kalmar circa 1730 by EV (?)

Of tapering cylindrical form with everted caulked rim, upon a moulded foot. The body with later 19^th century engraved decoration of cartouches with architectural townscape scenes between bouquets of fruit, reserved with hatching. Marked underneath with town mark, crowned P, makers mark and a 2.

Height – 16 cm / 6.3 inches

Weight – 297 grams / 9.55 ozt