A parcel-gilt silver-coloured metal model of an elephant, unmarked, probably German, 19th century. Photo Sotheby's.

the ample body with applied gilt strap below the detachable figure of the mahout equipped with bows and arrows, the beast’s caparison flat-chased with scrolls and decorative coats-of-arms, ivory tusks, with painted inventory number 58; 42cm. long; 16½in.; 1868gr, 60oz all in. Estimation 3,000 — 4,000 GBP

PROPERTY OF A EUROPEAN PRINCELY FAMILY

Sotheby's. Of Royal and Noble Descent. London | 23 Jan 2014 - www.sothebys.com