A silver-gilt mounted blue and white tankard The porcelain: Chinese, 17th Century; The mounts: European, 17th Century

the pear-shaped body rising from a straight foot to a waisted neck gently flaring at the rim, set on one side with a loop handle, the exterior brightly painted with rectangular panels enclosing birds and flowers, all divided by beribboned tassels and below a lappet band, the rim encircled by a band of floral sprays, mounted with silver-gilt cover and stand

Formerly in the collection of the Duke of Trachenberg, Prince of Hatzfeldt of the Trachenberg castle in Silesia,

Thence by descent.

The porcelain under the mounts are not inspected. There are several rim chips, the largest measuring 2.7x0.4cm. The base has a C-shaped firing crack. There are other minor glaze firing imperfections such as burst glaze bubbles, small circular bumps and cracks along the rim, and iron spots. The silver-gilt mounts are tarnished, with minor scratches and dents. There is general minor loss to the gilding. For all sales which take place on or after 1 February 2015, please note that the rate of buyer's premium for each lot (charged as a percentage of the hammer price achieved for that lot) has been revised and shall be calculated at the thresholds set out below: Buyer's premium is 25% of the hammer price up to and including £100,000; Buyer's premium is 20% of the hammer price on any amount in excess of £100, 000 up to and including £1,800,000; Buyer's premium is 12% of the hammer price on any amount in excess of £1,800,000. As stated above, the revised thresholds are effective as of 1 February 2015.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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