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LONDON, 1681, MAKER'S MARK IA FLEUR-DE-LYS BELOW
Details
A CHARLES II SILVER TANKARD
LONDON, 1681, MAKER'S MARK IA FLEUR-DE-LYS BELOW
Slightly tapering cylindrical on a molded foot, the body flat-chased with chinoiserie foliage and ho-ho birds centering a large fountain with putti blowing trumpets perched on dolphins, the hinged flat-topped cover chased with similar chinoiserie, the tubular scroll handle with beaded rat-tail and cast wild mask thumbpiece, marked on body, cover and handle
6 5/8in. (17cm.) high; 37oz. (1159gr.)
LONDON, 1681, MAKER'S MARK IA FLEUR-DE-LYS BELOW
Slightly tapering cylindrical on a molded foot, the body flat-chased with chinoiserie foliage and ho-ho birds centering a large fountain with putti blowing trumpets perched on dolphins, the hinged flat-topped cover chased with similar chinoiserie, the tubular scroll handle with beaded rat-tail and cast wild mask thumbpiece, marked on body, cover and handle
6 5/8in. (17cm.) high; 37oz. (1159gr.)
Provenance
S.J. Shrubsole, 1979
Christie's, London, June 25, 1975, lot 116
Christie's, London, June 25, 1975, lot 116