AN AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN SILVER-GILT MOUNTED RUBY-GLASS TANKARD

Lot 63
10.02.2022 11:00UTC +00:00
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£ 6 875
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationUnited Kingdom, London
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ID 710975
Lot 63 | AN AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN SILVER-GILT MOUNTED RUBY-GLASS TANKARD
Estimate value
£ 6 000 – 8 000
On spreading foot, the mount chased with stylised foliate border, the pear shaped glass body with loop handle, the slightly domed cover with fluted band, the centre engraved with a drinking scene and inscription 'MENSCH BETENK DES ENDE', with fluted ball thumbpiece and foliate handle mount, marked underneath foot and on cover
61/2 in. (16.5 cm.) high
The inscription translates as 'People pray for the end'.
Address of auction CHRISTIE'S
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SW1Y 6QT London
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