Lot 164
  • 164

A German silver knight and lady, probably Hanau, early 20th century

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • marked Sterling and Germany
  • Silver, Ivory
  • height of knight including banner 23 1/2 in.
  • 59.5cm
each on tall base with figures at the corners, richly chased armor and draperies and carved ivory faces

Condition

one corner figure broken at the ankle and held on by a pin; some age cracks and light staining to ivory, otherwise good, better than usual quality
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