Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks - 4th October 2017
Lot 96
λ A large late 19th century German ivory carved cup and cover
Estimate £3,000 - £5,000 | Hammer £4600
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Description
λ A large late 19th century German ivory carved cup and cover, with a victorious warrior and lion finial, the body of the cup carved with a battle scene with crusaders on horseback, the base with a soldier chaining a prisoner and with war trophies, above a leaf carved and bead moulded plinth, 47.6cm high.
Provenance: From a distinguished naval family.