Deckelpokal, Lap trophy from the Lüneburg Council Silver, probably in 1522, Lüneburg
Deckelpokal, Lap trophy from the Lüneburg Council Silver, probably in 1522, Lüneburg. Silver, wrought, cast and gilded z. T. Height x diameter: 42.5 x 14 cm. Ident.Nr. 1874.377. Kunstgewerbemuseum © Foto: Kunstgewerbemuseum der Staatlichen Museen zu Berlin - Preußischer Kulturbesitz. Foto Karen Bartsch
Figures, keg, frames, Zinnen- and dentil crown poured. Edges, nearly all plastic parts and insides of cuppa and cover gilded. Brands under the foot. Rosettes attached to the knuckles of the foot with cotter pins. Leafy vines wreath of Kuppa launched, provided in two parts and with hinge and lock. - Damage to the foliage of cuppa and lid knob, tongue of a lion is missing.
High sleek vessel with goblet-shaped cuppa, vigorous baluster and three handle-like mounted lions, joined by a battlement, supported with the front paws, the cuppa. At the wall engraved decor, down in tracery, up as leaf tendrils, where cavort cherubs and dragons.Cover according to the walk hunched. At the edge of a small barrel with the Lüneburg crest.Knauf as rising lion with a second, enamelled coat of arms.
The trophy was the toast on the occasion of the payment of the so-called. Lap, the income and wealth tax, which was due on specific dates. The Lüneburg Council had two "lap mug" and a "lap pot".