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APPARENTLY UNMARKED, 19TH CENTURY
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A GERMAN SILVER-GILT-MOUNTED CARVED IVORY CUP AND COVER
APPARENTLY UNMARKED, 19TH CENTURY
On polyfoil domed base and with cylindrical stem, the lower part of the body cast, chased and applied with fruit and foliage and strapwork, the body of the cup carved with a battle scene, the domed cover chased with flutes cast and applied with floral garlands and scroll brackets, the finial formed as a figure of a kneeling soldier with shield
16 ¾ in. (22.5 cm.) high
APPARENTLY UNMARKED, 19TH CENTURY
On polyfoil domed base and with cylindrical stem, the lower part of the body cast, chased and applied with fruit and foliage and strapwork, the body of the cup carved with a battle scene, the domed cover chased with flutes cast and applied with floral garlands and scroll brackets, the finial formed as a figure of a kneeling soldier with shield
16 ¾ in. (22.5 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.
Sale room notice
France currently has restrictions on the sale and commercial movement of all elephant ivory items, including pre-1947 “antique” elephant ivory items. Christie’s is unable to arrange shipments of any elephant ivory lots to France until further guidance is issued by the French authorities. Bidders who intend to ship an ivory lot to France bid at their own risk. A delay or inability to export elephant ivory is not grounds to cancel the purchase of a lot, and buyers remain responsible for all storage charges that accrue in accordance with the Conditions of Sale.
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