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MAKER'S MARK LUDWIG VICKE, BRESLAU CIRCA 1600
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An early and fine silver-gilt tankard
Maker's mark Ludwig Vicke, Breslau circa 1600
On wide spreading domed base, chased with raised fruit and stylised foliage, the slightly tapering body chased with four various coats-of-arms and lettering: D R, D R, D H and D V H, alternated by scrolling foliage, the domed cover with three cherubs, the scroll handel with caryatide ornament and caryatide thumb-piece, later baluster finial
20cm. (8in.) high
marked underneath
822gr.
Maker's mark Ludwig Vicke, Breslau circa 1600
On wide spreading domed base, chased with raised fruit and stylised foliage, the slightly tapering body chased with four various coats-of-arms and lettering: D R, D R, D H and D V H, alternated by scrolling foliage, the domed cover with three cherubs, the scroll handel with caryatide ornament and caryatide thumb-piece, later baluster finial
20cm. (8in.) high
marked underneath
822gr.