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Lot 274
A Pair of German .800 Silver & Shell Figures
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Early 20th century, worn hallmarks to base, each modeled as a man with a shell form torso and standing atop a domed base, one figure holds a woodwind instrument, the second has an unruly goose under one arm and another chasing him from behind, both with bevel set glass and semi-precious stone cabochon "jewels."

5 3/4 in. (each)

Private Collection, Durham, North Carolina

Both shells intact; each with some minor mis-shaping to edges of base; overall in good estate condition.

$800 - 1,200