WALTER GILBERT FOR THE BROMSGROVE GUILD- A RARE LEAD FIGURE THE SNAKE CHARMER, CIRCA 1908

WALTER GILBERT FOR THE BROMSGROVE GUILD- A RARE LEAD FIGURE 'THE SNAKE CHARMER' CIRCA 1908 Depicted standing, playing pan pipes or 'syrinx', snake entranced encircling left arm, set on stone plinth, unmarked figure 95.5cm high, plinth 40.5cm high, 40.5cm wide This relatively rare model was illustrated on page two of The Bromsgrove Guild trade catalogue from 1908. Catalogued as "SNAKE CHARMER (b)" it was priced at 30 guineas. Please see John Davis, Antique Garden Ornament, p. 313-314 (Plate 7.28)Condition Report: Weathering and with wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. There are scratches/abrasions around extremities of the piece- including but limited to fingers, ends of coat, right hand shoulder etc.some lead shrinkage lines and marks. The hat looks to have been cast separately and then set on the head- the junction point is quite worn and notable suggesting it has been pushed/worn at this point. Some marks around junction points of different castings- left upper arm looks to have had some remedial work in the past. Pipes and serpent's tongue greener- suggesting they may have had a copper based decorative coating originally. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items.We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer