Lot 498
An engraved Dresden pewter tankard, dated 1775
Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A109kua | Live auction | 1190 Lots
Description
Cylindrical body on a spreading base. Finely engraved depiction of a cart laden with household goods, above the inscription “Gottes Güte und Gnad ist der beste Hausrath”, surrounded by leafy vines. Lidded with a ball thumbpiece and monogram engraving “CFSt 1775” within a wreath of leaves. Plain strap handle. The lid struck twice with the Dresden hallmark and the master's mark of Christian Gottlieb Goebel, who was active there as a pewter smith from 1765. Height 25 cm.Condition: II + Questions about the lot?
