German Silver and Parcel Gilt Covered Tankard

German Silver and Parcel Gilt Covered Tankard
Augsburg, 17th century
Cylindrical with figures in medallions with auricular surrounds, with a hinged domed cover engraved with heraldic arms and with a scroll thumbpiece, all raised on a domed foot. Height 6 3/4 inches, approximately 27 ounces.

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Condition Report: Marked with later French control marks, otherwise apparently unmarked; splits to and repairs to foot rim; denting to foot; good detail to engraved and chased decoration; cover engraved arms; some softening to high points; cover with repair

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