{"product_id":"antique-viennese-silver-plated-christening-cup-hand-engraved-monogram-quot-e-quot-with-crown-c-r-conraetz-workshop-circa-1880-1910","title":"C \u0026 R Conraetz Vienna Christening Cup, Silver-Plated, Crowned E Monogram, c. 1890–1910","description":"Antique Imperial Viennese Silver-Plated Christening Cup by C \u0026amp; R Conraetz\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Background \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003cbr\u003eThis exceptional christening cup (keresztelő pohár) is a prime example of late 19th-century Viennese metalwork. Produced by the prestigious C \u0026amp; R Conraetz (Conraetz \u0026amp; Reuter) workshop in Vienna, Austria, a firm renowned for supplying high-quality silver and alpaca wares to the Austro-Hungarian middle class and aristocracy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtistic Details\u003cbr\u003eEngine-Turned Guilloché: The body of the cup features a meticulously executed engine-turned (Guilloché) pattern, creating a sophisticated geometric texture that catches the light beautifully.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoyal Monogram: The central focus is a hand-engraved cartouche featuring an elegant \"E\" monogram, topped with a highly detailed five-pointed crown, suggesting the original owner may have belonged to a noble family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGilded Interior: A characteristic mark of quality for pieces of this era is the gold-washed (vermeil) interior, which was not only decorative but also protected the metal from the contents.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition Report\u003cbr\u003eThis cup is in superb antique condition. The silver plating remains thick and lustrous, with no visible \"bleeding\" of the base metal. The interior gilding still retains much of its original warmth. There are no major dents, deep scratches, or repairs—only the graceful patina one expects from a century-old heirloom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr\u003eMaker: C \u0026amp; R Conraetz, Vienna (Authentic hallmarks on the base)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver-plated Nickel Silver (Alpaca\/Neusilber) with Gold-washed interior\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Circa 1890–1910\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 3.35 inches (8.5 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRim Diameter: 2.76 inches (7 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBase Diameter: 1.97 inches (5 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 3.35 oz (95 grams)","brand":"Old World Antiques Europe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53812391182672,"sku":"18","price":52800.0,"currency_code":"HUF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/0581\/0768\/files\/il_fullxfull.8088755103_91i1.jpg?v=1792147924","url":"https:\/\/oldworldeuropeantiques.com\/products\/antique-viennese-silver-plated-christening-cup-hand-engraved-monogram-quot-e-quot-with-crown-c-r-conraetz-workshop-circa-1880-1910","provider":"Old World Europe Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}