This magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English cast sterling silver table centrepiece has been realistically modelled in the form of a horse and huntsman.
The model is embellished with details replicating the large horse's anatomical features, coat and mane.
The saddled and bridled silver horse ornament is stood behind a gentleman figure bearing huntsman attire comprised of a hunting coat, loose breeches, riding boots with spurs and helmet.
The exceptional male character grasps the horse's reigns in one hand and a riding crop in the other.
Both figures stand to a solid silver base ornamented with a rockwork texture.
This antique cast sterling silver model sits to the original painted oak wood plinth base.
This magnificent example of Victorian silverware, crafted by the renowned and important London silversmiths John Hunt & Robert Roskell, is the finest example of its type.
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Date: 1869
