A RUSSIAN-IMPORTED SILVER MODEL OF A BEAR, LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY

modelled in a seated position with extended paws and fierce expression, atop a rectangular stone base, marked with 800 standard, Russian import mark (1908-1927) with 84 standard and Riga town mark; overall height: 11 cm (4 3/8 in.). dimensions of base: 12 x 7.6 cm (4 3/4 x 3 in.)

CONDITION
The work is in very good age-appropriate condition. Save for some darkening, no issues to report.

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