Arms & Armour, Antique Firearms, Antiquities
By Scollard Auctions
Feb 29, 2024
Brea, California, United States
Auction featuring arms and armour, antique firearms, pre-Columbian antiquities, fossils and minerals, Asian art and much more.

LOT 328:

Rossi Italy Pair of Fighting Cocks, Silverplate

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$ 800
Estimated price :
$1,800 - $2,700
Buyer's Premium: 25% More details
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Auction took place on Feb 29, 2024 at Scollard Auctions
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Rossi Italy Pair of Fighting Cocks, Silverplate
Pugnacity, healing and readiness are among a few symbols of the mighty rooster. This pair of fighting cocks take on aggressive stance proving they are ready. One squats in a defensive position with wings splayed wide. As the other with lifted foot aims to use his spur to pierce his attacker. Size of rooster on one foot 17 3/4" H x 14" W weighs 7.5lbs, size of smaller fighting rooster, 17" H x 13" W weighs 7.7lbs
Condition: Squatting fighting rooster has had one toe damaged and repaired. As it with bending and losses to some feathers.

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