Pair of late 19th/early 20th century French spelter figures ...

by The Cotswold Auction Company
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Estimate

£70 - £90

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Pair of late 19th/early 20th century French spelter figures of soldiers in historical costume, each holding a sword, standing with plumed hat wearing armour, on hexagonal waisted base, 51cm high max. (2)

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Potential loss to top of one's hat maybe a casting mark, as well as a hole to the base and screw to the back that may have held further pieces. Finger missing on left hand. Fraying to wire wrap on second sword as well as gilt loss to the blade with in the sheathe. Surface wear throughout, Gilt mostly absent to base. To the other; breakage to sword handle, part missing, further section glued. White mark under right (from viewers perspective) pauldron appears removable. Mark to top of helmet as with first. Surface wear throughout.

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Auction Date:
17th Oct 23 at 10am BST

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