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Pair of German Hanau Silver Centerpiece Pheasant Spice Boxes with Hinged Wings

$6,800per set
£5,188.23per set
€5,906.39per set
CA$9,557.48per set
A$10,505.99per set
CHF 5,515.60per set
MX$124,923.82per set
NOK 70,832.80per set
SEK 64,521.02per set
DKK 44,130.23per set

About the Item

Pair of German 800 silver pheasants, ca 1920. A rooster and hen, each with hinged wings, long overlapping tails, closed beak, and wary stare. An on-guard couple standing on scaly talons, ready to take flight if the party talk turns dull. Heads detachable for hiding a secret stash of treats or booze. Hanau maker’s marks (Vereinigte Silberwarenfabriken). Overall dimensions: Rooster: H 8 1/2 x L 19 3/8 x W 4 3/8 in. Wingspan: 7 1/4 in. Hen: H 9 x L 18 3/4 x W 4 1/2 in. Wingspan: 7 3/8 in. Total weight: 51 troy ounces.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 4.38 in (11.13 cm)Depth: 19.38 in (49.23 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Edwardian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BZ6461stDibs: LU898039520142

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