WOHL HANS SCHEIBRAD. Large Konstanzer baroque tankard, silver, mid-17th century Jh.

Silver, carved and chiselled, partial gilding. Smooth, cylindrical body on three spherical feet, all decorated with driven fruits. Each across the body with attached basket elements. It contains two putti in front of fruit ornaments. A wide, gold-plated band below the contrasting, narrow lip. The flat, bulging lid, on a wide hinge. On it, on a golden background, circumferential acanthus leaf engravings. Crowned monogram ligated in the middle. Pomegranate-shaped thumb rest. Wide volute handle, trimmed below by a mythical creature. Internal gilding. H. 19, 5 cm, approx. 1226 g. Beschau Konstanz, monogram 'IS' (Hans Scheibrad, citizen 1652. Compare: Marc Rosenberg-Goldschmiede Merkzeichen-Vol. II, page 225, 2934).Show more

Condition

Good condition with partial dents on the edge of the lid.

Resale right

No

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Fine Art and Antiques