"ALEXANDER ENTERING THE PHRYGIAN CITY OF GORDIUM," A SILVER MOUNTED CARVED IVORY TANKARD Germany, circa 1890

the lid surmounted by a figure of Alexander the Great standing triumphant, the body carved with the battle scene and the capturing of the flag, the mounts embossed with foliate designs, struck with German pseudo-hallmarks.

Overall in good original condition. The ivory with some minor yellow-toned staining, and the silver with the usual tarnishing, both consistent with age and environmental effects.
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