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Danish Symbolic Lion Ashtray in Bronze, 1940s

$237.80
$297.2520% Off
£177.11
£221.3820% Off
€200
€25020% Off
CA$333.53
CA$416.9120% Off
A$365.79
A$457.2420% Off
CHF 188.66
CHF 235.8220% Off
MX$4,369.72
MX$5,462.1520% Off
NOK 2,392.72
NOK 2,990.9020% Off
SEK 2,244.65
SEK 2,805.8120% Off
DKK 1,524.03
DKK 1,905.0420% Off

About the Item

A commemorative piece after a famous Danish painting by Jeppe Madsen-Ohlsen. Its front depicts the Isted Lion and in the background the church of Broager and Dybbøl Mølle / mill seen. The symbolism comes in via the broken chain in the front. Fully marked to its hand-hammered backside. Measurements: 14x11x1.2 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.48 in (1.2 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 4.34 in (11 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Useable vintage condition. Patina and wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Esbjerg, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1782239066462

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