A German silver sculpture
A German silver sculpture

HANAU, CIRCA 1880, WITH SPONSOR'S MARK OF JOHN GEORGE SMITH AND LONDON IMPORT MARKS FOR 1900

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A German silver sculpture
Hanau, circa 1880, with sponsor's mark of John George Smith and London import marks for 1900
Formed as standing lion, realistically cast and chased, marked on paws
16in. (40.5cm.) long
50ozs. (1,563gr.)