10-06-201210-06-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2615BBoston
October 6, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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German Commemorative Tankard

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$2,214$1,800
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2615BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 06, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

German Commemorative Tankard, Berlin, mid-late 19th century, with a 12 loth standard mark, "Wilm.Berlin" and assayer marks "L" and "D;" decorated with helmet finial, rocaille C-scroll handle, registers of stylized strapwork motifs, a central raised armorial, and German inscription to rim commemorating the fallen soldiers of a battle from 1857; the interior is gold-washed with an engraved medallion to the underside of the lid with the names of the soldiers, ht. 9 1/2 in., approx. 21 troy oz.
Estimate $2,500-3,500