MAKER'S MARK OF JEREMIAS GNTZ, AUGSBURG, 1645-50
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A SMALL GERMAN SILVER-GILT TANKARD
Maker's mark of Jeremias Gntz, Augsburg, 1645-50
Of tapering cylindrical form, on spreading rim foot engraved A.V.W., the body chased with foliage, strapwork and auricular masks on a matted ground, the hinged domed cover with similar decoration surmounted by a turned finial, the scroll handle with bifurcated scroll thumbpiece, marked under base and on cover
7in. (17.8cm.) high; 18oz. (561gr.)
Maker's mark of Jeremias Gntz, Augsburg, 1645-50
Of tapering cylindrical form, on spreading rim foot engraved A.V.W., the body chased with foliage, strapwork and auricular masks on a matted ground, the hinged domed cover with similar decoration surmounted by a turned finial, the scroll handle with bifurcated scroll thumbpiece, marked under base and on cover
7in. (17.8cm.) high; 18oz. (561gr.)