Paar Agraffen in Tatzenform Cast bronze, finely chased and heavily fire-gilt, as…

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Paar Agraffen in Tatzenform

Cast bronze, finely chased and heavily fire-gilt, asymmetrical tiger paws with claws and finely chased fur, each with five eyelets soldered to the back for attachment to an officer's coat, cloak or scarf, w ~14 cm each, total weight 1,000 gr, probably France late 18th/early 19th century, both in very good condition with minor signs of age 0126

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Paar Agraffen in Tatzenform

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