Lot 512
  • 512

A silver-mounted ivory tankard, German, late 19th century

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • A silver-mounted ivory tankard, German, late 19th century
  • ivory, silver
  • 26.5cm., 10 3/8 in. high
carved in high relief with battle subjects after the Antique, the finial as a putto dressed as a warrior, prestige marks

Condition

Putto finial with arm and shield restuck, silver mounts of base probably re-fitted (faint traces of glue). Nice carving.
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