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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Bronze Meiji Tiger???

« on: May 17, 2010, 06:51:37 am »

Hi Guys, just letting you all know that I contacted a Gentleman named Mark Hinton who is the Director of the Japanese department at Christie's London. After studying the pictures I sent him, he confirmed that the Tiger was made between 1870-1890. Below is a snippet of one of the emails I received back from him.


This is a good example of this model and assuming the patination is original it should make around £1200- 1500 and perhaps £1500 - 1800 .Anastasia would be delighted to put it in her sale at south Kensington in November and if you would like to include it please phone 0207 ****  or email her on avonseibold @christies .com Kind regards Mark

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Bronze Meiji Tiger???

« on: May 16, 2010, 11:42:17 am »

Thank you so much for your input Guys, much appreciated.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Bronze Meiji Tiger???

« on: May 15, 2010, 11:24:46 am »

Thanks for the reply FancyPants...Unfort unately I know very little of the history of this Tiger only that I purchased it from a Gentleman who was looking to downsize his bronze collection (In England). The teeth don't seem to be glued in but appear more to slot in to purposely carved gaps in the mouth.
The bronze is turning slightly green between the inside of the hind legs. The detail and muscle tone of the tiger is exceptional and I have surfed the internet and not seen a tiger that has as much detail or quality.
I have no experience in antiques what so ever but I am fascinated with items that have history (First purchase of something Old Lol).

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Antique Questions Forum / Bronze Meiji Tiger???

« on: May 15, 2010, 10:00:43 am »

Hi Guys, I wonder if you could help me verify if this tiger is indeed from the Meiji Period. I personally have not seen anything quite as unique.
I suspect it is quite old judging by its ivory teeth. There are no markings/signings. The Tiger is 11 inches long and around 5 inches tall. Very heavy and solid (Bronze) and in perfect condition.
Thanks in advance.