Lot 104
  • 104

A Set of Twelve German Silver and Gem-set Figures of Musicians, circa 1900

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on bases with London import marks for William Moering, 1901
  • Silver, Gem-set
  • height of largest 4 7/8 in.
  • 12.4cm
each on shaped rectangular bases mounted with cabochon opals and turquoise stones, the musicians each with a different instrument, their costumes mounted with opals, turquoise and amethysts, their caps with garnets

Condition

base rims a little uneven, harp strings not parallel, otherwise good
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