An antique silver-plated goblet from the Viennese workshop P. Tauer's Söhne: the classic pedestal cup form with linear ring engravings around rim and base carries a rich, naturally grown patina – in places the plating has worn through to reveal the brass beneath.
Origin and Craftsmanship
The base is stamped with the Viennese manufactory P. Tauer's Söhne. The clean, simple form with its encircling rings reflects early-20th-century influences and feels both austere and sacred – almost like a small altar chalice.
Dimensions and Details
- Height: approx. 10.5 cm (4.1 in)
- Rim diameter: approx. 8.5 cm (3.3 in)
- Base diameter: approx. 7.5 cm (3 in)
- Material: silver-plated metal
- Maker: P. Tauer's Söhne, Vienna
- Age: probably circa 1900–1930
Condition
Authentic antique condition with visible plating wear, tarnishing, surface scratches and exposed base metal consistent with age. Please look closely at the photos, they are part of the condition description.
Who It’s For
For collectors of Viennese silverware, lovers of Brutalist and Gothic aesthetics, and as a special collector’s piece for a display cabinet.
Care
Wipe dry. To preserve the patina, avoid silver polish.
Price is for 1 piece. Ships from Austria, carefully packed.
St. Pölten, the flea market. The goblet stood alone among candlesticks, darkly tarnished, its shine showing through only here and there. What was it raised for – a toast, a ritual, a quiet moment of devotion? Some vessels keep their dignity even as the silver fades.
A goblet that endures — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop
