The Family Collection of the late Countess Mountbatten of Burma
The Family Collection of the late Countess Mountbatten of Burma
Auction Closed
March 24, 08:41 PM GMT
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A Swedish parcel-gilt tankard, maker's mark HN or NH in an ovaled oblong, Norrköping
circa 1720
the cylindrical body with bold gilt floral cluster ball feet below asymmetrical cartouches, otherwise plain except for the gilt rim, the scroll handle chased with grape-vine, the domed cover inset with a medallion of Charles XII, dated 1718, all within engraved flowers and foliage
19.5cm. high
1393gr, 44oz 16dwt
From the Collection of Joseph Dixon Esq., Christie's, London, 23 March 1911, lot 20;
Sir Ernest Cassel (1852-1921)