Judy Fox Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
Fabulous 19th Century Bronze figural sculpture / smoking stand.
The subject being a ‘Saltimbanque and his menagerie’, a travelling entertainer.
There is a basket attached to the donkey filled with a puppy and birds.
At first glance it appears to be a bronze sculpture, however when looking at it from behind it also doubles as a smoking stand… There is a drum which holds 6 x cigarettes, a mile marker which opens up to reveal a match holder and the entertainer’s hat opens as an ashtray.
A fantastic unique piece, with intricate detail.
Continental, Circa 1880
Condition report: Very Good Condition
Dimensions: 31 Cms Width x 23 Cms Depth x 26 Cms Height
Judy Fox Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
We deal in top quality victorian and edwardian furniture as well as decorative 19th century sculpture and objets d'art.
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Antique 19th Cent Bronze Figural Smoking Stand. Continental, C. 1880
