A German silver-mounted  turned ivory tankard, 17th century, Nuremberg. Photo Sotheby's

the bulbous gadroons divided into three horizontal registers by four bands of moulding, the silver handle terminating in a coat of arms, the circular disc making up the floor and underside of the cup with engraved concentric florette designs. height 7 7/8 in., 20 cm. Estimate 40,000 — 60,000 USD. Lot sold 40,000 USD

Sotheby's. Property from the Collections of Lily & Edmond J. Safra - Volumes I-VI. New York | 18 Oct 2011 - www.sothebys.com