19th Century Lion Of Lucerne 18th Century fully hallmarked for William Sucking

fully hallmarked for William Sucking Ltd

Height (with lid): 15cm

meaning the person who was responsible for the art)

This was eventually sold to Harry Gordon Selfridge in 1927

The napkin ring remains in a good condition overall with some light scratching consistent with age

19th Century Lion Of Lucerne 18th Century fully hallmarked for William SuckingA 19th century 'Lion of Lucerne', after the large carved rock relief in Switzerland designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770 1884). The alabaster lion sits atop an associated grey marble base. The two elements are separate but the presence of what looks to be a fixture in the middle of the base and mirrored hole to the lion indicates that they were likely affixed originally. There is some age tone to the lion and light wear nibbles commensurate with age