Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2417Location: BostonDate / Time: July 12, 2008 10:00AM
Description:
Carved Ivory and Gilt-silver Mounted Stein, Germany, 18th century, one-half litre cylindrical shape, carved mythological scene with boar hunting, handle with a satyr grasping for a nude nymph, Pan finial, scrolled foliage to silver foot, thumbrest and hinged cover, German hallmarks, ht. 11 in.
Estimate $4,000-6,000
Very good condition throughout with no cracks, chips or restorations. Silver hallmarked to footrim "800 L. Paar" with crown and half-moon. no other silver marks present. silver likely lacquered.