"A silver-gilt mounted tigerware jug. Probably England, late 16th century. Stone...

778* - "A silver-gilt mounted tigerware jug. Probably England, late 16th century. Stone...

"A silver-gilt mounted tigerware jug. Probably England, late 16th century. Stoneware, salt glazed with silver-gilt mounting. Base mount chased with strapwork and fruits, rim mount engraved with three medallions and scrolling foliage, hinged cover embossed with three mascarons alternating with fruit banches on stippled ground. Engraved inscription at the edge of the lid: ""TIMOR DOMINI INITIUM SAPIENTIE"". Crowned with putto finial. Mascaron thumbpiece. Bottom later stamped with french import mark (swan). 25 cm high. Provenance: Sothebys, Sale 11th November 1946, Lot 160; Adda Collection, Palais Galliera, Paris, 30th November 1965, Lot 184. - Please note that this item is calculated with standard taxation. EU customers have to pay the hammer price plus 26% premium and value added tax (19%)."

Catalogueprice: 9.000 - 11.000 €

Result: 10.000,00 EUR

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