Description:
German Art Nouveau Amethyst-mounted .800 Silver-gilt Tankard, Augsburg, late 19th/early 20th century, Schmedding, maker, the bowl with eight panels alternating between amethyst cabochons to a hammered ground and scrolled registers, over fluted stem and spreading foot, ht. 11 in., approx. 14.5 troy oz.
Estimate $800-1,200
Bowl very slightly out of round. Loss/rubbing to gilt. Age-typical wear.
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