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Set of 5 Antique German Jeweled Silver and Shell Country Folk Figures

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Five German 812 silver figures, ca 1880. This set comprises two musicians, a tankard-bearing tavern keeper, a fowl-serving wench, and a dagger-wielding pierrot let loose among these peaceful country folk. Each figure is silver and inset with nautilus-shell torso; mounted to jewel-studded base. Marked 13 (that is 13/16 loths) and Nurnberg city stamp. Tallest: 6 1/4 in.
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    Height: 6.25 in (158.75 mm)
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    Set of 5
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
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  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
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    Seller: BR7051stDibs: LU12411108912

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