Lot 280
  • 280

A German Parcel-gilt Silver Large Figure of a Knight, probably Hanau, early 20th century

Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on belt 925 STERLING GERMANY
  • Silver
  • height overall 22in.
  • 56cm
formed as a knight in armor with sword, scabbard and shield, carved ivory face and hands, all raised on a green onyx base

Condition

please note that the face is plaster and the hands are both ivory; left hand reglued into sleeve; otherwise good condition
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