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16. A Creussen stoneware pewter-mounted tankard (Apostelkrug…
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16. A Creussen stoneware pewter-mounted tankard (Apostelkrug…
Estimate €1,000 - €1,500
Voluntary lot
Description
16. A Creussen stoneware pewter-mounted tankard (Apostelkrug), dated 1660
Painted with a circular Agnus Dei medallion flanked by moulded figures of the Apostles, titled above and heightened in enamels and gilding and flanked by painted plants and flowers, between two bands of moulded foliate scrollwork heightened in enamel colours, the base inscribed "DRICK VND IS, GOTT VND DEINES NECHSTEN NICHT VERGIS," dated "1660" beneath the handle, the pewter cover with two touch marks, 17.5cm high
The base inscribed "Bought/ Frankfurt/ September/ 1859/ [???]."
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