Naturalistically modelled solid silver presentation sculpture. The sculpture was a Royal gift from princess Marie of Hohenzollern, Countess of Flanders, to her husband, Prince Philippe of Belgium. The base is inscribed: Offert par S.A.R. Madame La Comtesse de Flandre aux Officiers du 2e Régiment de Dragons Hanovriens No. 16 en Souvenir de S.A.R. le Comte de Flandre, Chef du Régiment.
Belgian Silver Equestrian Sculpture
reference number: ES_101
circa 1870-1880
silver
height: 35.5 cm; length: 62 cm; weight: 8700 gr.