The sight of Baltic gold in Somerset
MADE in 17th century Gdansk or Königsberg at the very height of the amber working trade in Europe, this delicate chalice with silver-gilt mounts shot to £210,000 at Lawrences latest sale in Crewkerne, Somerset.
The cup, standing 8¼in (21cm) high with a 5in (13cm) diameter bowl, was carved from warm golden ambe…