Austro Hungarian Empire Figural .800 Silver and Crystal Drinking Tankard Stein Hallmarked - c. 1867-1922, Austro-Hungary

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Graceful and rare silver and crystal figural drinking tankard hallmarked with Austro-Hungarian .800 silver Dianakopf (Diana head) mark used after 1867; small AA marks, an indication that it may have been made in Vienna; and MK initials monogram on reverse of figural thumb piece. Chased silver lid decorated with three dimensional figural masks, fruit and crowned with a dog finial. The Austro-Hungarian Empire started in 1867, following the Austrian Empire. The dual Monarchy instituted a hallmarking system for the entire empire. The Austro-Hungarian Empire ended in 1919 with the end of World War I, and its hallmarks retired in 1922. In very good condition with minor imperfections, mostly scratches to glass underside. Measurements: 8" tall by 4 1/4" diameter at base. Item ID: 1626