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144 ST GEORGE STATUETTE

Chalcedony horse

Pearl plumes on

horse and helmet

St George statuette | 1586–97 | 50cm (20in) tall | Gold, silver-gilt, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, opals, agate, chalcedony, rock crystal and other precious stones, pearls, and enamel

Sapphire and white

enamel oblique fusils

on Bavarian arms

Opal eye

Emerald- and

ruby-studded

dragon

Gold and

silver-gilt pedestal

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