A late 17^th century German silver brandy bowl, Augsburg circa 1680 by Balthasar Haydt (1645-1680)

Of shaped oval form with scalloped edge, with applied small C scroll twin handles. The interior with repoussé decoration of a swan among rushes, the sides with foliate scrolls. Gilt interior. Marked either side of one handle (Rosenberg 658).

Length – 11 cm / 4.35 inches

Weight – 64 grams / 2.06 ozt