Money box as a donkey with saddle
, probably Georg Heyde Dresden, c. 1900, unmar…
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Money box as a donkey with saddle , probably Georg Heyde Dresden, c. 1900, unmarked, cast pewter with coloured cold painting and discreet gold decoration, naturalistic design, the saddle as lid with coin slot and clasp, without lock, good, old restored condition with beautiful age patina, h 9.5 cm.

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Money box as a donkey with saddle

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