Lot 219
  • 219

Two German silver figurines, Hanau, late 19th century

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on base rims, the man with French control marks and an N, probably for Neresheimer
  • Silver, hardstone
  • height of man 11 1/4 in.
  • 28.5cm
figurine of a man, his hat, clothing and shoes set with multi-colored glass, a hinged box hung from his neck; the other of a seated woman at a spinning wheel and a cat playing with the yarn, the base, chair and her clothing set with multi-colored glass

Condition

man with traces of gilding, the box with one broken strap and the other missing; woman with one glass missing from setting on her blouse; otherwise both good
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