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156 - Pewter cup bearing the coat of arms of Franz Joseph of Austr…
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Estimate €200 - €300
Description
Pewter cup bearing the coat of arms of Franz Joseph of Austria Slightly conical, with wavy edges Engraved with an Austrian eagle, above which are the initials FJAI HBRAA and below which is the date 1898 Height: 14 cm Every Maundy Thursday, the Emperor would perform the foot-washing ceremony on twelve poor, elderly men from the city, and each would receive a goblet such as this one, filled with silver coins.
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Auction time 07/06/2026 at 2:15 PM
Lot description modified on 06/30/2026 at 9:46 PM
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