A continental parcel-gilt silver tankard, maker's mark only AP in monogram, probably German or Swiss, circa 1690
Auction Closed
March 24, 08:41 PM GMT
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A continental parcel-gilt silver tankard
maker's mark only AP in monogram, probably German or Swiss, circa 1690
cylindrical body, hinged cover and domed spreading foot matted between plain bands, marked on body and cover
15cm. high
497gr, 15oz 18dwt
Please note that this tankard was lot 2 in the March 1911 sale, and not lot 3 as stated in the printed catalogue.
From the Collection of Sir Joseph Dixon Esq., Christie's, London, 23 March 1911, lot 2
Sir Ernest Cassel (1852-1921)
At the Christies sale in 1911 the tankard was catalogued as probably Regensburg. Although there is a goldsmith in Regensburg with the same mark, his working period from the end of the 16th century would appear to be too early for this tankard.