19THE CENTURY
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A CONTINENTAL SILVER-PLATED FLAGON
19the century
The tapered cylindrical, double walled, body inset with "coins" enclosed by engraved foliage and strapwork, with lobed lower body with four applied grotesque masks, on molded circular base, the multi-scroll handle applied with herm, the hinged elaborate cover with grotesque mask thumbpiece, the cover quartered by female mask within strapwork and foliate, and three times applied with vacant cartouche, all topped by lion rampant, with bifurcated tail, and holding a shield--17in. (43.2cm.) high
19the century
The tapered cylindrical, double walled, body inset with "coins" enclosed by engraved foliage and strapwork, with lobed lower body with four applied grotesque masks, on molded circular base, the multi-scroll handle applied with herm, the hinged elaborate cover with grotesque mask thumbpiece, the cover quartered by female mask within strapwork and foliate, and three times applied with vacant cartouche, all topped by lion rampant, with bifurcated tail, and holding a shield--17in. (43.2cm.) high