Details
A Fine German parcel-gilt silver tankard
Maker's mark Hanss Lambrecht III, Hamburg, circa 1655
Cylindrical and on detachable domed spreading base repouss and chased with a band of scrolling foliage and flower heads, the applied sleeve repouss and chased with putti emblematic of the seasons with figures beside a fire, holding flowers and a spade, carrying a watering can and sickle and carrying grapes and fruits, the hinged domed cover with similar flowers and foliage border and set with a detachable plaque chased in high relief with the goddess Diana, with bifurcated auricular thumbpiece and scroll handle applied with grotesque mask, marked on base
10.3/8in. (26.5cm.) high
76ozs. (2,366gr.)
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