"THE BATTLE OF ISSUS," A SILVER MOUNTED CARVED IVORY TANKARD Germany, circa 1900

the lid surmounted by the standing figure of the triumphant Alexander, the body carved in the round with a battle scene and Alexander riding his horse Bucephelus, the silver embossed with fruit and foliate ribbon-tied garlands, struck with Augsburg and Paris pseudo-hallmarks.

Overall in good condition. Some minor yellow-toned staining, consistent with age and environmental effects. The silver with the usual tarnishing from environmental effects.
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