AN ITALIAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER MODEL OF A TIGER

AN ITALIAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER MODEL OF A TIGER
MARK OF GIANMARIA BUCCELLATI, BOLOGNA, SECOND HALF 20TH CENTURY
Modeled as a crouching tiger with textured fur and applied silver-gilt stripes, with glass eyes, marked on underside of right hind paw
17 in. (43.1 cm.) long
87 oz. 12 dwt. (2,724.3 gr.)