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Lot 260
  • 260

Unknown German Goldsmith silver-mounted ivory flask,

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description

  • silver, ivory
  • 18.5cm, 7 1/8 in high,
the ivory pannel carved with  bear and boar hunting scenes, the silver mounts engraved  with hunting trophies, unmarked

Provenance

G. Laue, Munich

Literature

Exh. Cat. Couven-Museum Aachen, 2003, no. 14

Condition

In overall good condition. A circular ring to attach the chain to the body missing.Nice engraving. Attractive piece.
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