ANTIQUE 20thC GERMAN JEWELLED SOLID SILVER & SHELL FOLK MUSICIANS, HANAU c.1900
REFERENCE NUMBER: A2484
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DESCRIPTION
Antique early-20th Century pair of German Solid Silver and shell-mounted folk musicians, made in the style of the 16th Century examples, each modelled as a musician playing household items such as a frying pan and a funnel, the bases and costumes are set with colorful paste stone cabochones.
Each statue is very well-refined and features a stunning quality, this type of shell-mounted figures is rare and sought after, please follow this link and this link to similar musicians sold for $15,000 and $12500. The pair is typically German Hanau, hallmarked "13" (acid tested shows a 900+ standard), they date to year 1900's.
CONDITION
In Excellent condition - No damage, just general wear.
MUSICIAN 1 SIZE
Hight: 15cm
Width: 7.7cm
MUSICIAN 2 SIZE
Hight: 14.4cm
Width: 9.5cm
Total Weight: 380g
