A CONTINENTAL SILVER-GILT MOUNTED COCONUT TANKARD
A CONTINENTAL SILVER-GILT MOUNTED COCONUT TANKARD

PROBABLY GERMAN, 17TH CENTURY

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A CONTINENTAL SILVER-GILT MOUNTED COCONUT TANKARD
Probably German, 17th century
The coconut held by three straps, on circular base with three cherub's-head feet, the scroll handle and neck mount engraved with arabesques, the cover with a disc finial engraved with a coat of arms, monogram and "86", marked on cover and shoulder with Austro-Hungarian control mark
7in. (17.8 cm.) high