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A naturalistically cast sterling silver figure of a bird of prey, depicted perched upon a gnarled branch. The figure is mounted on a circular, stepped, and domed pedestal base which features a horizontal slot on one side, possibly indicating its original use as a car mascot or similar mount. The piece bears a vertical row of struck hallmarks to the neck of the base, including the maker mark T & S for Turner & Simpson, the anchor assay mark for Birmingham, the lion passant for sterling silver, and the date letter r for 1916.
Height: 6.5 cm
Weight: 26.5 g.
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