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German Silver Pheasant Sugar Boxes - Antique Circa 1900

Name: AC Silver
Address: 35b St Georges Terrace, Jesmond, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE2 2SU, UK
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 240 2645
Price range: £100 - £50000

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large pair of antique German 800 standard silver pheasant sugar boxes; part of our continental ornamental silverware collection

SKU: A6318

Price: £3,750.00

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Description

These fine antique German silver sugar boxes have been realistically modelled in form of a pair of pheasants.

The cock and hen pheasant have been embellished with fine embossed and chased decoration reproducing the details of each bird's plumage and facial features.

These large silver pheasants are further ornamented with impressive hinged wings; the hinged components indicates the high quality of these pieces.

The upper portion of the push fit head/cover of each bird allows access to the original pierced decorated push fit removable grille.

Each grille is fitted with a plain loop attachment.

The hallmarks struck to the surface of the neck of each pheasant includes:

National mark: Crescent moon and crown, Germany

Silver quality/purity mark: .800 (800/1000)

Maker's mark: Untraced

View the complete collection of silver pheasants and animal related silverware at AC Silver

Maker: Unknown

Date: Circa 1900

Origin: Germany, Europe

Condition

These large silver pheasants are a very good gauge of silver, exceptional quality for their type and in exceptional presentation condition.

The German hallmarks to the surface of the neck of each bird have wear in keeping with age and location, but remain legible.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this German silverware.

Dimensions

Length 39.3cm/15.5"

Width of body 8.6cm/3.4"

Width across elevated wings 13.6cm/5.4"

Height 17.8cm/7"

Total Weight

35.2 troy ounces/1095g

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Andrew Campbell started trading in antiques during the 1970s. Initially, Andrew lived in the South of England, travelling the country, searching for items of silver to buy. Andrew sold these items at various London markets and antique fairs. Over time, and through selling at a range of venues, Andrew built up a large and diverse customer base from private buyers to national and international trade customers.