A LARGE CONTINENTAL TANKARD

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A LARGE CONTINENTAL TANKARD
probably Germany, 19th century, bearing spurious 18th century marks

On raised spreading base chased with military trophies and fruit sprays, the body repoussé and chased with a medieval battle scene before a townscape with mountains beyond, the scroll handle applied with foliage and mask, the domed cover with further trophies and fruit sprays, and finial formed as knight with spear and shield.
43 cm high
(1,775 gr)