19th Century Lion Of Lucerne 18th Century This was eventually sold to

This was eventually sold to Harry Gordon Selfridge in 1927

Width: 138cm

The mirror is of small proportions but very substantial weighing 1

Weight: 230 grams (approx)

Height (with lid): 15cm

19th Century Lion Of Lucerne 18th Century This was eventually sold toA 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