A GERMAN LARGE PARCEL-GILT TANKARD
MARK OF GABRIEL BESSMANN, AUGSBURG, 1689-1692
Cylindrical on domed foot with foliage borders, the body chased with the scene of Diana presenting Cephalus with his spear, the hinged cover with ball finial, marked on foot rim, body and cover rim
8 ¼ in (21 cm.) high
38 oz. 9 dwt. (1,196 gr.)
A GERMAN LARGE PARCEL-GILT TANKARD
MARK OF GABRIEL BESSMANN, AUGSBURG, 1689-1692
Cylindrical on domed foot with foliage borders, the body chased with the scene of Diana presenting Cephalus with his spear, the hinged cover with ball finial, marked on foot rim, body and cover rim
8 ¼ in (21 cm.) high
38 oz. 9 dwt. (1,196 gr.)