A DECORATIVE VERMEIL JARD WITH GRIMACING FACE

Description:

German, late 19th century.
H. 27 cm
Of barocque style. Chased and parcel gilt silver. The bulged stand with floral decoration, the bulbous body with a frontal portrait of a woman with long hair and pearl jewellery, the domed lid in the shape of a hat with feathers. Rich floral decoration. Pseudo-Nürnberg marks on the bottom and beside the handle. Approx. 836g. Minor wear.
SüdGerman private collection