A Norwegian silver peg tankard,by Berendt Johansen
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A Norwegian silver peg tankard,by Berendt Johansen Platt, Christiania between 1656 and 1671,of cylindrical form supported on three rampant lion ball feet headed by acanthus decoration, the tubular scroll handle with grotesque mask and beading terminating in an escutcheon, the hinged cover inset with a medal* surrounded by a chased band of foliage with rampant lion ball thumb piece, the front of the body finely chased with the finale of a bear hunt, one man on horseback, another on foot helping him with the kill with five dogs to assist, with the bear attacking a fallen victim, all within a border of grotesque and Moresque figures, masks, animals and foliage, gilt interior with six pegs, engraved with ‘CESB’ to base,20.25cm high to top of finial, 45oz *The medal inset in the cover depicts Queen Sofia Amalia, the reverse depicting her husband, King Frederick III of Denmark. They were married in 1643. The medal was designed by Erich Parise. Peg tankards were made during the 17th
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A Norwegian silver peg tankard,by Berendt Johansen
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