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QUIRKY CREATURES
Animals have long been represented in art, but these lots show a quirky and eye-catching three-dimensional side. The claret jug and fish service were intended as amusing conversation starters amongst polite society in the early 1900's and still bring a smile today, just as the bronze life-size crocodile might when placed in a contemporary garden.
A MEISSEN 'FROG' CHESS SET
DATE CODES FOR 1976, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARKS
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A MEISSEN 'FROG' CHESS SET
DATE CODES FOR 1976, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARKS
Originally modelled in 1955 by Alexander Stuck, each piece seated, jumping, running or diving on mound bases, enriched in shades of green for one set and grey for the other
2¾ in. (7 cm.) high max. (32)
DATE CODES FOR 1976, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARKS
Originally modelled in 1955 by Alexander Stuck, each piece seated, jumping, running or diving on mound bases, enriched in shades of green for one set and grey for the other
2¾ in. (7 cm.) high max. (32)