Lot 7
  • 7

A German silver model of an ostrich, maker's mark a lily, circa 1890

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Silver
  • 24cm., 9 1/4in. high
realistically tooled and modelled, with hinged wings, detachable head, on a rectangular base tooled to simulate a rocky floor, glass eyes

Condition

repair to a tail feather, small loss to a tail feather, head a bit wobbly, generally good condition and well modelled
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