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Lot 155
  • 155

An ivory tankard with parcel-gilt silver mounts, probably German, 19th century

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • ivory, silver-gilt
  • 20cm, 8in high
carved ivory sleeve with the Triumph of Bacchus, masks, acanthus and shells at the hinged cover, neck and detachable foot, unmarked

Condition

possible repair at join of thumbpiece and cover, but could be way it was made, cover doesnt fully shut, generally good condition
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