German Blacksmith Bronze Sculpture
An Antique early 20th century German blacksmith bronze sculpture beautifully made showing the blacksmith swinging his hammer towards the anvil which is set on a chopped tree truck. The iron piece on the anvil that is being hammered is made loose and comes out.
This blacksmith sculpture was given as an award or gift according to the plaque on the base written:
Jhrem allverehrten Paul Siele
zum 1. October 1919
Vereinigung Deutscher Sackgrosshandler
Translated:
To the well honored Paul Siele
On October 1st 191
From the Association of German sack wholesalers
Probably a one of a kind item since we couldn't find another.
Dimensions
Height: 38 cm (15 inches)
Width: 21 cm (8.26 inches)
Base: 18 x 13 cm (7x5.11 inches)
Weight: 6.5 Kg (14.33 lbs)