Antique German Silver Figure of Byzantine Style Saint 'Sainte Foy' c 1895 Model

"A spectacular Antique German Silver Figure inspired by the 10 century Reliquary of Sainte - Foy located in the Church of Saint-Foy, Conques, France. This regal figure is seated in an ornate high backed chair with am amethyst topped staff in one hand and a pearl topped flower in the other. The entire figure and chair is embellished with various cabochon agate, turquoise amethyst and paste stones. The figure has moving pierced earrings and wears a stone encrusted head dress on her removable head.

Date - circa 1895.
Made in Bad Kissingen, Germany.
Maker - Simon Rosenau.

Approx. Weight - 32oz / 990grams
Approx. Height - 28.5cm
Approx. Width - 12.7cm

Signed/Inscribed: German Hallmarks. 800.

STOCK CODE - ANI01 CONT01