Lot 25
  • 25

A large German silver tankard, stamped M.M. Schneider, Berlin, circa 1891

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • 3719gr., height 48.5cm.
high domed cover surmounted by a bear finial, fish-shaped thumbpiece, the decorated scroll handle terminating in a bear's head, the body with floral chasing and incorporating 50 various silver German coins, on circular base, marked at the base

Condition

The base rim with a dent (visible on the illustration). Nothing further to report.
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