Head in profile right, in cast-iron frame with crown above.

Otto von Bismarck (1815-98), First Chancellor of the German Empire (governed 1871-90)

Modeled by Adolf von Donndorf, Probably cast by Lauchhammer foundry

About 1890

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White jasper button with blue relief floral decoration
Small two-handled broth bowl on matching saucer, both of caneware, the outer body of the bowl decorated in the "Nerots" pattern with a band of stylized green flowers and blue berries with six bright red birds resting on it and with three small line-drawn butterflies scattered about, the inner rim with a scalloped edge in blue underglaze enamel with a modified fish scale pattern likewise in blue at the indentations, the two loop handles highlighted in blue underglaze enamel, the round saucer also with a scalloped edge in blue underglaze enamel with a modified fish scale pattern likewise in blue at the indentations.
Drawer pull with moulded floral decoration
Obverse: Bust in profile left. Reverse: The Luther Monument in Wittenberg.