Lot 13
  • 13

A German silver-gilt mounted carved ivory tankard, late 19th century

Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • bearing pseudo-mark for Augsburg and Dutch control for foreign work
  • silver, ivory
  • height 10in.
  • 25.4cm
the body carved with a medieval battle, the handle as a helmeted figure, knight in armor finial, with strapwork borders

Condition

repaired crack behind handle, not obvious, otherwise good condition
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