A Swedish parcel-gilt silver tankard, Didrik Hansson Hysing, Stockholm, 1699. Photo Sotheby's.

the body and cover possibly later embossed with scenes of Bacchus as a baby, drunk and with satyres, interrupted by engraved or embossed flowers, vine and grape decorated handle; 19cm. high; 7½in.; 1306gr, 42oz. Estimation 10,000 — 15,000 GBP

Sotheby's. Of Royal and Noble Descent. London | 23 Jan 2014 - www.sothebys.com