A fine Dutch silver coin tankard
Maker's mark Jacob Muntinck, Groningen, 1704/1705
On spreading domed base, chased with naturalistic foliage, the body inset with Westfrisian coins "Scheepjesschellingen", dated 1678 surrounded by stylised foliate ornaments, plain scroll handle with scroll thumb-piece, the domed cover also inset with a Nurnberg coin, date 1680 within a floral band
14 cm. (5.4 in.) high
marked underneat on the rim
410 gr.
Lot Essay
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