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A Swedish Parcel-gilt Silver Large Tankard, Möllenborg, Stockholm, 1882
Estimate
15,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base
- Silver-gilt
- height 9in.
- 20.8cm
the barrel chased with Nordic strapwork and inset with medallions, raised on three stylized claw-and-ball feet, matching thumbpiece capped by a gold medallion of Charles XII dated 1706.
Condition
good condition
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The tankard is inset with the following, mostly royal, medals.
The cover centered by Ulrica and Frederick I (of Hesse Cassel) signed I.C Hedlinger F(accedes 1718); Peter the great 1672; Capture of Gibraltar, Queen Anne 1704; Gustavus Adolphus, 1632; Charles XII d 1718; Gustavus Adolphus on horseback 1631
The thumbpiece gold Charles XII 1706
The handle Gustavus Adolphus; Charles X11; Christina
The body, from right to left Charles XI and Ulrica 1680;Gustavus III; Christina;Charles Gustavus 1658; Charles XI; Victory Medal 1631;Charles XI; Charles Gustavus; Frederick 1751; Frederick IV; Gustavus Adolphus Behind handle N. Tessin.