This fine bronze study of drake mallard duck was produced in Austria, circa 1930. It is very well modelled and finely hand painted it retains all of its original paint in rich natural colours. It is mounted onto a circular onyx plinth that has a carved dish which represents the small pool of water from where he is drinking. The original purpose of this delightful piece would have been as a ring tray for a dressing table for which it could still be used or just as a most appealing decorative item to be enjoyed. It is in superb original condition, circa 1930Height 9cm x width 14cm x depth 12cmRobert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online. You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner. All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert a...