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APPARENTLY UNMARKED, 19TH CENTURY
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A GERMAN SILVER-GILT-MOUNTED GEM-SET CARVED IVORY TANKARD
APPARENTLY UNMARKED, 19TH CENTURY
On domed spreading foot chased with military trophies and strapwork and set with foiled glass gems, the hinged domed cover similarly set and chased with portrait busts, with bifurcated thumbpiece and standing soldier finial, the body carved with a battle scene, the handle with grotesque mask terminal issuing from lion's mask and with a figure of a seated soldier
15 in. (38 cm.) high
APPARENTLY UNMARKED, 19TH CENTURY
On domed spreading foot chased with military trophies and strapwork and set with foiled glass gems, the hinged domed cover similarly set and chased with portrait busts, with bifurcated thumbpiece and standing soldier finial, the body carved with a battle scene, the handle with grotesque mask terminal issuing from lion's mask and with a figure of a seated soldier
15 in. (38 cm.) high
Provenance
A Private Collection; Hampel, Munich, 26 March 2011, lot 1303.
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.
Sale room notice
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