Chope en grès probablement de Rochlitz-Lunzenau, à monture et couvercle en vermeil et argent, poinçon de maître uniquement IGT, début du XVIIIème siècle

le couvercle gravé de la Crucifixion, des initiales MW, de trois armoiries accompagnées de monogramme et d'un monogramme couronné, dans un entourage de quartefeuilles et rinceaux

cover engraved with the Passion, initialled MW, bordered by three initialled armorials and a mirror monogram in Regence ornament

normal tiny scratches and dents commensurate with age, general condition excellent.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Une chope semblable est illustrée dans le livre de Josef Horschik, Steinzeug von Bürghel bis Müskau, Dresden, 1978, p. 184, fig. 92. Cette pièce pourrait être également assimilée aux productions de Raeren, voir The Hanover sale, Sotheby's, 5-15 novembre 2005, lots 902-908.


A similar stoneware tankard is illustrated in Josef Horschik, Steinzeug von Bürghel bis Müskau, Dresden, 1978,p. 184, fig. 92, but other attributions notably Raeren should not be dismissed, see The Hanover sale, Sotheby's, 5-15 November 2005, lots 902-908