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APPARENLTY UNMARKED, SECOND HALF 17TH CENTURY
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A GERMAN SILVER-GILT AND IVORY-MOUNTED LIGNUM VITAE TANKARD
APPARENLTY UNMARKED, SECOND HALF 17TH CENTURY
The cylindrical lignum vitae body carved with engine turned bands and flutes, the foot with crimped silver-gilt mount, the hinged cover with similar mounts, further applied with a carved ivory disk and with ivory fluted ball finial, with scroll handle, carved beneath with a rosette and the inventory number '126'
8 in. (20 cm.) high
APPARENLTY UNMARKED, SECOND HALF 17TH CENTURY
The cylindrical lignum vitae body carved with engine turned bands and flutes, the foot with crimped silver-gilt mount, the hinged cover with similar mounts, further applied with a carved ivory disk and with ivory fluted ball finial, with scroll handle, carved beneath with a rosette and the inventory number '126'
8 in. (20 cm.) high
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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