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Finely Carved Walnut Figure Of Lion
A fine quality walnut carving of a lion, depicting the Lion of Luzern.
This is based on the stone lion monument in Luzern that is in memory of the Swiss Guard who fell in 1792 whilst protecting the French Royal Family in Paris.
The inscription at the base of this figure says 'SWISS LOYALTY AND BRAVERY' & this again is taken from the original.
This small carving is of very fine quality.
On the back there are carved initials of EAW 1906.
PriceSold DimensionsHeight 3.5'' / 9cm Width 7'' / 18cm Depth 1.75'' / 4.5cm Date 1906 1900s Antiques Material Walnut Origin Black Forest Condition Excellent Item code as304a099 / LVS213 Status Sold
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LVS Decorative Arts
Private dealer
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Suffolk
England, UK
Tel : 07703306451
Non UK callers : +44 7703306451
This is based on the stone lion monument in Luzern that is in memory of the Swiss Guard who fell in 1792 whilst protecting the French Royal Family in Paris.
The inscription at the base of this figure says 'SWISS LOYALTY AND BRAVERY' & this again is taken from the original.
This small carving is of very fine quality.
On the back there are carved initials of EAW 1906.
PriceSold DimensionsHeight 3.5'' / 9cm Width 7'' / 18cm Depth 1.75'' / 4.5cm Date 1906 1900s Antiques Material Walnut Origin Black Forest Condition Excellent Item code as304a099 / LVS213 Status Sold
View all stock from
LVS Decorative Arts
Private dealer
By appointment only
Suffolk
England, UK
Tel : 07703306451
Non UK callers : +44 7703306451
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