The pewter Cologne type flagon, with hinged flat heart-shaped lid with a raised centre. A Dutch-type erect thumbpiece connected to the handle. Double hinge.
Literature:
ZINN – Kunstgewerbemuseum Köln. Page 88 - Photo 93.
Van Tin genoten - Museum Boijmans van Beuningen. Page 310 –Foto 269.
Germany - Rheinland,
Early 18th century.
Height: 22 cm. (8,7 inches.)
Diam. base: 9,5 cm. (3,7 inches.)
Weight: 1.058 gram.