A Liegnitz parcel-gilt silver tankard

A Liegnitz parcel-gilt silver tankard Foot moulding with repoussé scrollwork supporting the octagonal, slightly tapering body; the cast scroll handle with a female herm. The spandrels are in the form of ogee arches with repoussé and chased fruit garlands. Between them, eight oval reserves with the coats of arms of Silesian noble families, including von Rotkirch, von Schweinichen, von Bock, von Mauschwitz, von Boschwitz and von Schindel, each with engraved initials. The slightly domed hinged cover with corresponding decoration and a finial of three scrolls; a mermaid figure serves as the thumbpiece. Engraved owners' monograms “A.M.F.” and “RGR” beneath the base, together with the weight inscription “Wiegt 2 mk. 14 1/2 lot” [weighs 2 marks, 14½ lots]. Height 15.5 cm; weight 560 g. Marks of Antonius Fuchs, around 1630.

Estimación:€8,000

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