A very good pair of vintage German sterling silver antique style table pheasants; part of our silverware collection

Description

These table ornaments have been realistically modelled in the form of a pair of pheasants.

Each of these pheasants has been embellished with fine chased decoration reproducing the details of the plumage and facial features.

The birds have been handcrafted in 925 standard silver.

The hallmarks struck to the surface of these impressive table ornaments include:

Importer's mark: IF & Son Ltd (Israel Freeman & Sons Ltd)

Import hallmark: London

Silver quality/purity mark: .925, Sterling (925/1000, sterling silver)

Date mark: g (1962)

Maker's mark: B. Neresheimer & Söhne

Condition

These pieces are an extremely good gauge of silver, very good quality and in excellent condition.

Full hallmarks including London import marks to the surface of each bird are all clear.

Reflections in photography may not give a true representation of these items.

Dimensions

Bird (with wings folded)

Height to top of head 12cm/4.7"

Length from tip of beak to end of tail 27.5cm/11"

Depth 5.5cm/2.2"

Bird (with wings open)

Height to tip of wing 12.8cm/5.2"

Length from tip of beak to end of tail 25.5cm/10.1"

Width across wings 13.5cm/5.3"

Total Weight

20 troy ounces/622g

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