19th Century Lion Of Lucerne 18th Century Weight: 230 grams (approx)

Weight: 230 grams (approx)

A stunning sterling silver five bar toast rack

This was eventually sold to Harry Gordon Selfridge in 1927

The Southampton label is dated 11 May 1968 and bears the name of the original owner together with their cabin number for the journey

19th Century Lion Of Lucerne 18th Century Weight: 230 grams (approx)A 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