ANTIQUE 19thC GERMAN HANAU SOLID SILVER MASSIVE EMBOSSED FIGURAL TANKARD c.1880

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19th Century German Hanau Silver large lidded tankard, in the style of the early 16th Century example, beautifully chased and embossed with a very detailed and crowded battle scene, surrounded by a scrolling foliage in relief, large handle terminating with a ball finial, hinged domed cover in the same style applied with a scrolling thumb-piece and large fruit finial. Marked with German Hanau pseudo-marks, 800+ silver, Maker's marks unidentified.


REFERENCE NUMBER: A4272

19th Century German Hanau Silver large lidded tankard, in the style of the early 16th Century example, beautifully chased and embossed with a very detailed and crowded battle scene, surrounded by a scrolling foliage in relief, large handle terminating with a ball finial, hinged domed cover in the same style applied with a scrolling thumb-piece and large fruit finial. Marked with German Hanau pseudo-marks, 800+ silver, Maker's marks unidentified.


REFERENCE NUMBER: A4272

DESCRIPTION

Antique 19th Century rare and exceptional German Hanau Solid Silver impressively large lidded tankard, in the style of the early 16th Century example, beautifully chased and embossed with a very detailed and crowded battle scene, surrounded by a scrolling foliage in relief, large handle terminating with a ball finial, hinged domed cover in the same style applied with a scrolling thumb-piece and large fruit finial. 

The base is marked with German Hanau pseudo-marks (the piece has been acid tested 800+ grade of silver), Maker's marks unidentified, it dates to year 1880's. This is an extraordinary presentation piece, stunning quality and impressive size.

CONDITION

In Great Condition - no damage, just general wear. 

SIZE

Height: 39cm
Width: 28 x 22cm
Weight: 1580g