Carved Ivory and Silver and Silver Plate Mounted Tankard

Description:

Carved Ivory and Silver and Silver Plate Mounted Tankard, late 19th century, the ivory body carved with a continuous battle scene, ivory handle with a male herm, and topped by a grotesque mask thumb-piece, base chased and embossed with male profile medallions and military paraphernalia, on quadripartite base with roundel feet ending in scrolled toes, the similarly chased and embossed domed lid set with carved ivory finial formed as a kneeling soldier, ht. 17 1/2 in.
Estimate $12-18