A 19th century rhinocerous horn beaker
780Y
A 19th century rhinoceros horn beaker
one side with the motto INVIDIA FELICITATIS UMBRA (envy is happiness' shadow), the other side with a crest centred by a foot and a star with another motto below, above a baluster stem carved with palm leaves, on a circular base, 22cm high
Estimate:
£4,000 - 6,000
€4,700 - 7,100
US$ 6,100 - 9,100

Category: Decorative Arts / European Sculpture and Works of Art

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