Small Vermeil Jug. Augsburg. 1761-63. Johann Martin I Satzger. Photo Van Ham

Silver, gilt. Relief-worked, circular base with twist-fluted leaf decor. The pear-shaped body is dived by three rocaille-cartouches. Spout ornamented with dynamic and plastically worked rocaille decor. Domed, hinged lid with corresponding decor and a grape-vine shaped pommel. Small cat's head worked into a cartouche on the rear side. Height 19.5cm. Ca. 380. Condition B/C. 
Augsburg inspection mark 1761-63 (see: Seling Nr.220), maker's mark I.M.S. (Johann Martin I Satzger, 1737-85, ibid. Nr.2291). Estimation : 2 000 / 3 000 €

Provenance: Private collection, South Germany.

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