Lot 888 D α

A Thuringian pewter tankard with Chinoiserie decor

Auction 1159 - overview Cologne
13.11.2020, 09:30 - Decorative Arts incl. the Renate and Tono Dreßen Collection
Estimate: 500 € - 800 €
Result: 1.062 € (incl. premium)

A Thuringian pewter tankard with Chinoiserie decor

With two large Chinoiserie figures flanked by palm trees and exotic flowers. Blue mark G. A restored crack. Pewter mountings. The lid with a (possibly later) engraved inscription "E.H.H. 1731". H with thumbrest 24 cm.
Attributed to Gera, 1740 - 86.

Provenance

Collection of Kurt Bösch, auctioned by Fischer Heilbronn on 5th November 1988, lot 47.
Private collection, Lower Saxony.