Antique George VI Sterling Silver Boxer Statue/table Ornament

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George VI English cast sterling silver regimental boxer statue/ornament; part of our sporting antiques silverware collection. This exceptional antique George VI cast sterling silver ornament has been realistically modelled in the form of a male in an orthodox boxing stance throwing a jab. This silver ornament has been embellished with details reproducing the figures' clothing, boxing gloves and anatomical features. The ornament stands to a rectangular base, incorporating a textured finish to the upper portion The underside of the weighted base bears a baize lining. This model was crafted by the renowned silversmith H Phillips, and bears the retailer's mark 'Phillips Aldershot'; this silversmith operated from Aldershot, Hampshire. Such hallmarked antique examples of this size are becoming increasingly difficult to locate and are rare to the market. * This statue was acquired from the Berwick regiment and Kings Own Scottish Border Museum; it can be determined this piece replicates the appearance of a competitor in their tournament. Dimensions Height 21.7cm/8.54' Length from back foot to tip of glove 12.8cm/5.04' Length 13.2cm/5.2' Width 7cm/2.76' Length of base 10.7cm/4.21' Width of base 6.8cm/2.68' Height of base 0.7cm/0.28' Weight 56.8 troy ounces/1765.6g (including approximately 2 troy ounce of the weighted base) Maker: H Phillips Origin: London, England