A miniature silver-gilt tankard, unmarked, probably Hungarian, circa 1621

Property of an Important European Collection

A miniature silver-gilt tankard, unmarked, probably Hungarian, circa 1621

tapering cylindrical, the body chased to simulate carved wood or stone incorporating zig-zags and little faces, hinged cover with a noble horseman dated '1621' and inscribed 'Beieim Pfatssisch Edelmann' and on the rim 'soll alle zeit ein voller humpen ftahn', the underside with scrolling foliage and a mask

4cm., 1 1/2 in. high

35gr., 1oz 2dwt.

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