Sterling silver model of St George & the Dragon

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Category

Models Animals, birds, fish

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Maker

Maker not recorded

Reference

8025

This wonderful sterling silver statue of Saint George slaying the dragon was made in Germany and bears import hallmarks for London, 1927. It was probably made for the English market by Neresheimer & Co, a noteworthy and prolific silver manufacturer in Hanau, Germany. A large number of Hanau silversmiths produced silver objects for export to England and the USA.

The cast figures of St George in full armour on his rearing horse, with the writhing dragon below, are beautifully modelled and heavily cast in sterling silver. The figures are mounted on a quatrefoil base with cast openwork decoration and inset with four semi-precious cabochon stones.

Dimensions:

Height 185 mm / 7 "

Width 115 mm / 4 ³⁄₄"

Depth 115 mm / 4 ³⁄₄"

Weight 628 g (20.19 troy ozs)

Year

1927

Place

Germany

Condition

Excellent