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HANAU, LATE 19TH CENTURY
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A GERMAN SILVER AND COLORED-GLASS MOUNTED IVORY TANKARD
HANAU, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Of typical form, the repousse lid surmounted by a standing cavalier, the body carved with a continuous battle scene, on an ovoid foot cast with fruit and scrolling foliage and set with circular glass reserves, the foot struck with various hallmarks
12¾ in. (31.1 cm.) high
HANAU, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Of typical form, the repousse lid surmounted by a standing cavalier, the body carved with a continuous battle scene, on an ovoid foot cast with fruit and scrolling foliage and set with circular glass reserves, the foot struck with various hallmarks
12¾ in. (31.1 cm.) high
Provenance
A gift to the present owner from Marina Barnett, sister of the celebrated collector Sir Arthur Gilbert.
Special notice
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