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Mexican Sterling Silver Bird Table Ornament - Vintage Circa 1955

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 antique Mexican sterling silver bird table ornament; an addition to our animal related silverware collection

SKU: A7134

Price: £1,865.00

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Mexican Sterling Silver Bird Table Ornament - Vintage Circa 1955

Description

This exceptional vintage Mexican cast sterling silver table ornament has been realistically modelled in the form of a perched bird* on a branch.

This vintage bird is embellished with details reproducing the fine definition of the bird's plumage and anatomical features.

This silver bird table ornament is further ornamented with the original bead eyes.

The bole perch is embellished with a tree bark texture and incorporates leaf designs, in addition to straying twigs with applied moulded leaves

The hallmarks struck to the underside of this decorative ornament include:

Maker's mark: Tane (Tane Orfebres)

Silver quality/purity mark: Sterling (925/1000)

Eagle mark: 32 (untraced)

* The characteristics of the body reflects that of a Yucatan jay, crow or zanate.

View our full range of ornamental items at AC Silver

Maker: Tane Orfebres

Date: Circa 1955

Origin: Mexico City

Condition

This vintage silver bird ornament is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.

The Mexican hallmarks struck to the underside of the base are very clear.

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

Dimensions

Height 22.7cm/8.9"

Length 16.2cm/6.4"

Width 12.4cm/4.9"

Diameter of foot 9cm/3.5"

Weight

30.9 troy ounces/960g

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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.