A German parcel-gilt silver tankard, circa 1687
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October 12, 05:41 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
A German parcel-gilt silver tankard, circa 1687
the body embossed with St. George on horseback slaying the dragon, watched by the princess in prayer, spectators, and soldiers, with a city on the hill behind, borders of chased foliage, scroll handle, ball finial, the interior of the cover fitted with a star and date 1687
height 7 1/2 in.; weight 28,9 oz.; 19 cm; 820 g.
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Chope en argent et vermeil, Allemagne, vers 1687
le corps repoussé de Saint Georges terrassant le dragon sous le regard de la princesse en prière, les bords ciselés de feuillages, l'anse en console, la prise du couvercle en forme de boule, l’intérieur orné d'une étoile et gravé de la date 1687
height 7 1/2 in.; weight 28,9 oz.; 19 cm; 820 g.
Sotheby's, New York, 18-19 February 1981, lot 364
American private collection
Sotheby's New York, 9 April 2008, lot 78
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Sotheby's, New York, 18-19 février 1981, lot 364
Collection privée américaine
Sotheby's New York, 9 avril 2008, lot 78
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