Lot 653
  • 653

A German silver figure of Gustavus Adolphus on horseback, probably Hanau, late 19th century

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

Description

  • marked on base rim
  • silver
  • height 15 3/4 in.
  • 40 cm
the tiered base applied with a turtle, salamander, crayfish, frog, and beetle

Condition

base lacking one applied creature and with visible hole, lower tier of base with 3 drilled holes (probably for attachment to a wood base), otherwise good
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