10-07-200610-07-2006
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2332Boston
October 7, 2006 10:00 AMCalender
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Late Holy Roman Empire Silver Gilt Coin-set Tankard

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$11,750$10,000
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2332Location: BostonDate / Time: October 07, 2006 10:00AM

Description:

Late Holy Roman Empire Silver Gilt Coin-set Tankard, likely Northern Germany, late 17th-early 18th century, maker's mark IIW, cylindrical body, with slightly domed lid set with Charles IX Jehovah tahler dated 1611, body set with various Germanic coins dated 1614-28, all with Wildman facing, on spreading domed foot, base set with similar coin dated 1661, with beaded cast ear handle and bifurcate scroll thumbpiece, ht. 8 1/4 in., approx. 56 troy oz.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

Keywords

Roman Empire Silver Gilt Coin, Germany