Exceptional quality late 18th Century solid 840 silver tankard with Grotesque Mascaron thumbpiece on 3 claw balls feet The hinged cover - finely hand engraved with Armorial Coat of Arms of HOW (?) family - framed by embossed detailed flowers, fruits and leaves The body engraved with 1794, 1832 and 1856 commemorative inscriptions Hallmarked on bottom with Niels Holst Wendelboe, Master Silversmith in Aarhus, Denmark, mark. He was born 1762, master in 1788, and died 1811. Height 15,5 cm Width 15 cm Diameter 10,5 cm Net silver weight 523 grams Condition report: In fine circa 230 years old original condition, some wear to gilding, two 2mm holes on cover and one 2mm crack on body - great patina, minor scratches and dings, as you can see in pictures that are part of the description (wine bottle and reference book not included) Buy with confidence from one of Catawiki 100% positive feedback Top seller International buyers welcomed Worldwide reliable tracking registered mail shipping Nature respectful recycled carefully packed Yes I do combine shipping for lots sold in the same auction Coming from a 100% smoke-free home, it will be properly sanitized before shipping Are you looking for more fine quality items in current auctions? Click now on Argent Provocateur seller username to see all my lots!