A Gdansk parcel-gilt silver tankard

A Gdansk parcel-gilt silver tankard Flat footring and a foot moulding decorated with a repoussé laurel supporting the cylindrical body with moulded lip. Decorated all around with repoussé and finely chased scenes from the life of the prophet Elijah. The domed hinged cover with corresponding decoration; a repoussé acanthus rosette on the crown. The curved handle and bifurcated thumb rest with auricular ornament. Height 18.5 cm; weight 1,109 g. Marks of Johann Meinertz, 1689 - 1699.

Category

Silver

Location

Köln

Dimensions

H 18.5 cm · weight 1.1 g