Germany, Germany, An impressive hollow silver pot, c. 1890-1900, the lid, sides and ornamented feet inset with clichés of German silver Thaler-sized coins (mostly Prussian) and a medal, the top bearing a representation of the Prussian eagle, the inside lead-lined, carrying handles at sides, 47cm high, 4.18kg (without the lead lining). A decorative ornament of numismatic interest (£500-700)

Plate III.

Perhaps formerly used as a punch-bowl or an ice bucket; there is an aperture in the lid for a ladle. Not suitable for shipping