Lot 407
  • 407

A German patinated and gilt bronze open tree trunk shaped umbrella stand by the Lauchhammer foundry, Thuringia late 19th century

Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description

  • brass
  • 50cm.high; 1ft. 7¾in.
with inscribed dedication 'Seiner Durchlaucht dem Fursten Otto von Bismarck ehrfurchtsvoll zum 1 April 1898 gewidmet von Hullbauer Lauchhammer'

Provenance

Bismarck Museum Schönhausen, inv. nr.  P III Schön. 31

Condition

In good original condition. Would benefit from cleaning according to taste.
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