Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu - 26th October 2016
Lot 886
An 18th century Scandinavian silver peg tankard
Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £5500
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Description
An 18th century Scandinavian silver peg tankard,
maker's mark E.P, circa 1708,
cylindrical form, the body, base and cover set with coins, the hinged cover with a rampant lion thumb-piece, foliate scroll handle with a shield terminal, on three lion and ball feet, the cover inscribed 'MICHAEL FELGENHAUER ANNO 1708', the underside with a later presentation inscription and engraved 'NO.15, 37oz', height 19cm, approx. weight 36oz.