#694

Very Rare 19th Century Miniature Lithopane "Teaching Puppy Tricks"
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4 1/2" (11 cm.) An elaborate silvered metal frame on pedestal with wing-shaped feet has a candle holder with scrolled bracket hidden behind a porcelain shade. When a candle is placed in the holder,it allows the lithopane image to show clearly,viz. a young boy is teaching a trick to his new pup. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1885,very rare.