Lot 78
18th century Armorial Tankard and Dishes

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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Description
Large well-formed tankard with a very well painted armorial design featuring three scorpions mounted by a fist crushing another scorpion. Crest is flanked by areas of flowers. Gilt patterned exterior and interior rim and small molded ruyi form on handle. Lot offered along with similarly styled 18th-19th century oval dish with pierced rim, and small cup and deep saucer. Also included is an 18th century Chinese Export Porcelain. Bourdaloue with gilt floral designs, molded ruyi on handle. Dimensions::Tankard 6 1/2"high x 4 1/2" diameter, plate 9" x 8", Cup 2 1/2" high, saucer 5" diameter, Bourdaloue 4" x 10" x 5" Property from a private Manhattan collection