Lot Essay
We are grateful to Dr. Ernst-Ludwig Richter of Stuttgart for suggesting the possible attribution of the maker's mark.
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REGENSBURG, CIRCA 1620, MAKER'S MARK MH CONJOINED, PERHAPS FOR MATTHEUS HASENBANK
Details
A GERMAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER TANKARD
REGENSBURG, CIRCA 1620, MAKER'S MARK MH CONJOINED, PERHAPS FOR MATTHEUS HASENBANK
Cylindrical and on spreading base, with gilt bands, the scroll handle applied with beading, the hinged cover with a finial modelled as a classical warrior supporting a vacant shield, with scroll and mask thumbpiece, engraved underneath 'WICH 4½ MARCKH', marked underneath
11 in. (28 cm.) high
35 oz. (1,088 gr.)
REGENSBURG, CIRCA 1620, MAKER'S MARK MH CONJOINED, PERHAPS FOR MATTHEUS HASENBANK
Cylindrical and on spreading base, with gilt bands, the scroll handle applied with beading, the hinged cover with a finial modelled as a classical warrior supporting a vacant shield, with scroll and mask thumbpiece, engraved underneath 'WICH 4½ MARCKH', marked underneath
11 in. (28 cm.) high
35 oz. (1,088 gr.)
Provenance
Collected in Germany before 1900 by a surgeon who later moved to England
Then by descent to the current owner
Then by descent to the current owner
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.