A large parcel-gilt Gdansk silver tankard

A large parcel-gilt Gdansk silver tankard On a protruding base decorated with repoussé flowers and acanthus. The mantle of the cylindrical vessel with a finely chased, multi-figure depiction of Joseph being sold into slavery (Genesis 37). The scroll handle with auricular work; the domed hinged lid with floral decoration and bifurcated thumb rest. The finial in the shape of a large sculpted rosebud, with three smaller ones on the foot and lid rim. H 24 cm, weight 1,310 g. Danzig, marks of Benedict Clausen, 1676 - 1684.

Category

Silver

Location

Köln

Dimensions

H 24 cm · weight 1.3 g