An important Silesian silver gilt tankard

An important Silesian silver gilt tankard The six-sided, slightly tapering body with a moulded herm handle rests on a thick basal ring with flame ornament. The spandrels in the form of ogee arches with chased cherub heads alternating with fruit garlands. Between them six oval reserves, two with engraved depictions of landscapes and game animals, the other four with the coats of arms of Silesian families, including the coat of arms of the von Biberaw family with the monogram DVB, that of the von Zedlitz family with the monogram DVZ, that of the von Raab family with the monogram EGR. A fourth, as yet unidentified coat of arms also bears the monogram DVB. The domed hinged lid with corresponding decor. A winged sea creature as a thumb rest and the finely chased figure of a Roman soldier on horseback as a finial. The attribute in the rider's right hand has been lost. H 21.5 cm, weight 955 g. Unmarked, attributed to Breslau, presumably Veit Koch, around 1610 - 1620.

Category

Silver

Location

Köln

Dimensions

H 21.5 cm · weight 955 g