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Fine and Highly Decorative German Silver Figure of a French King – Hanau, C.1927
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Fine and Highly Decorative German Silver Figure of a French King – Hanau, C.1927

1900 - 1920
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Fine and Highly Decorative German Silver Figure of a French King – Hanau, c.1927

A magnificent and ornately detailed German (Hanau) silver model of a standing French king, with London import marks for ‘T C & Son Ltd’, and attributed to Berthold Hermann Müller, circa 1927.

The crowned and caped monarch is depicted holding a tapering scrolled shield beautifully decorated with fleur-de-lis and intricate motifs. His tunic and armour are exquisitely detailed, featuring an elaborate rosary across the chest. The figure has a finely carved ivory head and hands, the head crowned in silver, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and realism.

He stands upon a canted square base with a pierced scrolling foliate border, enhancing the piece’s regal and decorative appeal.

Height: 24 cm

Weight: 19 ozt

Ivory Submission Reference: Y6G5AKK4

Before purchasing, Please note because of the ivory, shipping may not be allowed to your country.

A superb and rare example of Hanau silver artistry, combining fine detail, historical charm, and exceptional mixed-media craftsmanship — an outstanding addition for serious collectors of decorative silver.

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24cm (9.45")
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Lee Sherman Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

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SA1173203
Dealers Internal Reference
Jean
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Description
Fine and Highly Decorative German Silver Figure of a French King – Hanau, c.1927
A magnificent and ornately detailed German (Hanau) silver model of a standing French king, with London import marks for ‘T C & Son Ltd’, and attributed to Berthold Hermann Müller, circa 1927.
Lee Sherman Antiques
fig 1. Fine and Highly Decorative German Silver Figure of a French King – Hanau, c.1927
fig 1. Fine and Highly Decorative German Silver Figure of a French King – Hanau, C.1927

The crowned and caped monarch is depicted holding a tapering scrolled shield beautifully decorated with fleur-de-lis and intricate motifs. His tunic and armour are exquisitely detailed, featuring an elaborate rosary across the chest. The figure has a finely carved ivory head and hands, the head crowned in silver, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and realism.

fig 2. Fine and Highly Decorative German Silver Figure of a French King – Hanau, c.1927
fig 2. Fine and Highly Decorative German Silver Figure of a French King – Hanau, C.1927

He stands upon a canted square base with a pierced scrolling foliate border, enhancing the piece’s regal and decorative appeal.

Height: 24 cm

Weight: 19 ozt

Ivory Submission Reference: Y6G5AKK4

Before purchasing, Please note because of the ivory, shipping may not be allowed to your country.

fig 3. Fine and Highly Decorative German Silver Figure of a French King – Hanau, c.1927
fig 3. Fine and Highly Decorative German Silver Figure of a French King – Hanau, C.1927

A superb and rare example of Hanau silver artistry, combining fine detail, historical charm, and exceptional mixed-media craftsmanship — an outstanding addition for serious collectors of decorative silver.

Height
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Sherman Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1173203
Dealers Internal Ref
Jean
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Fine and Highly Decorative German Silver Figure of a French King – Hanau, c.1927
Fine and Highly Decorative German Silver Figure of a French King – Hanau, c.1927
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