Lot 90
  • 90

A German Parcel-Gilt Silver Tankard, Theodore Menth, Augsburg, 1681-85

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on body and cover near handle, and with later French control mark
  • Parcel-gilt
  • height 5 5/8 in.
  • 14.2cm
cylindrical with flaring foot rim, the body chased with lobes and bands of running foliage, double-scroll handle, the domed cover with bi-furcated scroll thumbpiece and baluster finial

Condition

finial and hinge a little loose, lip of cover slightly uneven, otherwise good condition
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