Silber-Aquamanile, 19. Jhdt. - photo 1

Silber-Aquamanile, 19. Jhdt.

Lot 336
10.10.2023 10:00UTC +01:00
Classic
Starting price
€ 9 000
AuctioneerHermann Historica
Event locationGermany, Grasbrunn / München
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Lot 336 | Silber-Aquamanile, 19. Jhdt.
Estimate value
€ 9 000
Silber, partiell vergoldet. Gießbehältnis gearbeitet als plastisch stehender Löwe mit vergoldeter Mähne. Auf dem Kopf scharniergelagerter Deckel auf der Füllöffnung, aus seinem Maul verläuft ein zweiteiliger Schlangenkopf-Ausguss. Auf seinem Rücken steht ein Fabelwesen, dessen Schweif sich um den Schwanz des Löwen windet. Eine Tatze des Löwen stützt sich auf ein Wappenschild. Ungemarkt. Maße 23 x 29 x 13 cm, Gewicht 1244 g.
Nach dem Vorbild eines Gießlöwen aus dem Lüneburger Ratsilber, der 1540 dem Rat der Stadt vom Bürgermeister Hartwig Stöterogge geschenkt worden war und während des Mahles der Handwaschung diente. Ein formgleiches Stück befindet sich im Inventar des Brooklyn-Museums.
A partially gilt silver aquamanile, 19th century
Silver, partially gilt. The pouring vessel in the shape of a fully sculptured lion with a gilt mane. A hinged lid on the filling hole on the lion's head. Bifurcated spout with the head of a serpent in its maw. A grotesque gryphon on its back, its tail curving around the lion's tail. One forepaw is supported by a scrolled shield, on which is engraved a lion rampant. Apparently unmarked. Dimensions 23 x 29 x 13 cm, weight 1244 g.
Modelled after a lion aquamanile from the "Lüneburger Ratssilber", which was presented to the city council by Mayor Hartwig Stöterogge in 1540. It was used for the washing of hands during meals. A similar object can be found in the Brooklyn Museum.
Condition: II +
Auction house category:Silver and objets de vertu
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