A LARGE GERMAN SILVER-GILT TWO HANDLED SOUP TUREEN, COVER, AND STAND, GOTTLIEB MENTZEL, AUGSBURG, CIRCA 1711-15

A LARGE GERMAN SILVER-GILT TWO HANDLED SOUP TUREEN, COVER, AND STAND, GOTTLIEB MENTZEL, AUGSBURG, CIRCA 1711-15

inverted baluster circular form chased with Régence foliate scroll and diaper-work panels, the body chased in relief with four interspersed masks, the cover and stand similary Régence chased with interspersed male and female portrait medallions, ornate scrolling wood handles and finial

tureen 33.7cm., 13¼in. high; stand 34.3cm., 13½in. diameter

3531gr., 113oz. 10dwt. total