Ewer, Silver gilt, Helmet-shaped ewer on domed foot, engraved with strapwork, and bearing lobed medallions in two sizes, the larger representing Asia and America, the smaller Geometry, Music, etc. Double-scrolled handle., The basin is marli alternately lobed and straight, with guilloche band, strapwork engraving, and four large relief medallions representing the Four Elements, and four smaller medallions of the Four Continents. Gadrooned well; raised center with relief medallion of Hercules crowned by Victory, framed in guilloche border and strapwork., Augsburg, Germany, ca. 1730, metalwork

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