{"product_id":"original-imperial-german-pre-wwi-scarce-silver-plated-bust-of-otto-von-bismarck-on-decorative-marble-base-7-1-2-tall","title":"Original Imperial German Pre-WWI Scarce Silver-Plated Bust of Otto von Bismarck on Decorative Marble Base - 7 1\/2\" Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. Otto Eduard Leopold, Prince of Bismarck, Count of Bismarck-Schönhausen, Duke of Lauenburg was a German statesman and diplomat who oversaw the unification of Germany and served as its first chancellor from 1871 to 1890. Bismarck's Realpolitik and firm governance resulted in his being popularly known as the Iron Chancellor (Eiserner Kanzler).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fantastic silver-plated nickel silver (new silver) bust of one of the most prolific Germans in history. During the German Imperial period, he became a hero to German nationalists, who built monuments honoring him. Historians praise him as a visionary who kept the peace in Europe through diplomacy. The bust has a lovely decorative base and is mounted onto a wider marble base which does show some damage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bust, which dates to the Pre-WWI period, depicts Bismarck in his military uniform, likely around 1885. His iconic bushy mustache is very prominent. The bust measures roughly 7 1\/2” tall and the silver plating is outstanding. The base is 2 ⅞ x 4 7\/8”, but there is some heavy loss to the marble in one corner. This will not be an issue with display, however. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn outstanding bust of Bismarck, ready for further research and display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44974652194885,"sku":"ONAC25SD0595","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/19152716-0A85-42A6-A6A2-63D867C18C1A.jpg?v=1778095033","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-imperial-german-pre-wwi-scarce-silver-plated-bust-of-otto-von-bismarck-on-decorative-marble-base-7-1-2-tall","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}