Dads little Statue

[Theresa L]

posted Apr 28, 2005 10:31 AM  
My dad carried this with him while he was in the service. My great grandma gave it to him. The base is not there, but the statue is complete. A magnet will not stick to it so I am guessing that it is a precious metal. He went through alot in life and still had this as one of his only possessions after he passed away in 1988. It stands 5 inches high. I have no idea what this is or if it is of any value except sentimental to me. I thought that I had remembered something about Germany when I was little, but not sure. Anyone have any ideas?

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[Guest]

I think it is a statue of St. Christopher with the baby Jesus.  He was/is the patron saint of traveler's.  A jeweler can tell you what the metal is for sure.  Sounds like it's sterling silver.  KB