A German silver-gilt mounted ivory tankard, circa 1880. Photo Sotheby's.

the large barrel with a rumbustious bacchanalian carnival, the foot mount with winged dragon headed scroll feet, demi maiden handle, the rim lobed below the foliate cover with cherub grasping a bunch of grapes finial; 46cm. high; 18in. Estimation 9,000 — 12,000 GBP 

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