Großer antikisierender Vermeil-Humpen mit der Amazonenschlacht, deutsch, 19. Jhdt.
06.05.2023 10:00UTC +01:00
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7500EUR € 7 500 
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ID 947096 
Lot 400  | Großer antikisierender Vermeil-Humpen mit der Amazonenschlacht, deutsch, 19. Jhdt.
Estimate value
€ 7 500 
A large German antique-style vermeil tankard depicting an Amazonomachy, 19th century
Gilt silver. The top of the circular base embellished with chased shells and bouquets of fruit. The conical body with a mythological depiction in high relief: a portrait of Minerva (Pallas Athene) and Mars, one on each side, framed with a laurel wreath. The front with a battle scene in relief, presumably a representation of the battle of the Amazons at Troy. Above which a mascaron, flanked by two angels. An engraved coat of arms (a boar's head) at the top edge. The domed, hinged lid with two chased cherubs surrounded by bunches of fruit. A fully sculptured putto knob. The handle in the shape of a stylised sea monster (ketos), bearing a Nereid (nymph) on its back. The thumb rest also in the shape of a Nereid. Illegible hallmark on the handle. Dimensions 36 x 26 x 19.5 cm, weight 2201.6 g.
Condition: II
| Auction house category: | Silver and objets de vertu | 
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| Auction house category: | Silver and objets de vertu | 
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