An antique ivory covered tankard with classical decoration, Second half 19th century, probably German, richly carved throughout with a continuous Bacchanalian scene to the body with male and female figures, putti and lecherous fawns between ornate scrolling foliate borders, the domed lid surmounted by a tambourine playing maiden finial, with a lavishly scrolled and leaf carved handle with acanthus thumbpiece and putto, height 33 cm