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CIRCA 1880
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A GERMAN CARVED IVORY TANKARD WITH SILVER-GILT MOUNTS IN THE 17TH CENTURY MANNER
CIRCA 1880
The cylindrical body carved in high relief with a frieze of bacchanals, two of them supporting Bacchus himself, the others with goat and donkey beside a fruiting vine, the mounts chased with foliate scrollwork and flowers, small panels of fruit and projecting female busts, capped by a seated Cupid finial, the scroll handle incorporating a naked female figure, silver-gilt interior
IMPORTANT NOTICE ON LOTS CONTAINING IVORY:
The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.
12 in. (30 cm.) high
CIRCA 1880
The cylindrical body carved in high relief with a frieze of bacchanals, two of them supporting Bacchus himself, the others with goat and donkey beside a fruiting vine, the mounts chased with foliate scrollwork and flowers, small panels of fruit and projecting female busts, capped by a seated Cupid finial, the scroll handle incorporating a naked female figure, silver-gilt interior
IMPORTANT NOTICE ON LOTS CONTAINING IVORY:
The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.
12 in. (30 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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