Antique German Silver Table Pheasants

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large pair of antique German silver table pheasants, part of our continental ornamental silverware collection. These exceptional antique cast German silver table ornaments have been realistically modelled in the form of a pair of pheasants. Each of the silver pheasant ornaments has been embellished with fine details reproducing the plumage, in addition to the bird's anatomical features. These exceptional birds are embellished with the original tail feathers; the tails are larger than typical examples of this style. Both the large cock and hen is further ornamented with impressive cast silver hinged wings; the hinged components indicates the high quality of these pieces. These exceptional antique silver pheasant...

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver horse and huntsman table centrepiece; an addition to our animal related silverware collection. This magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English cast sterling silver table centrepiece has been realistically modelled in the form of a horse and huntsman. The model is embellished with details replicating the large horse's anatomical features, coat and mane. The saddled and bridled silver horse ornament is stood behind a gentleman figure bearing huntsman attire comprised of a hunting coat, loose breeches, riding boots with spurs and helmet. The exceptional male character grasps the horse's reigns in one hand and a riding crop in the other. Both figures stand to a solid silver base ornamented with a rockwork texture. This antique cast sterling silver model sits to the original painted oak wood plinth base. This magnificent example of Victorian silverware, crafted by the renowned and important London silversmiths John Hunt & Robert Roskell, is the finest example of its type. Condition This antique sterling silver table centrepiece is a magnificent gauge of silver, magnificent quality and in magnificent condition. The cast decoration is all very sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the base, in addition to part hallmarks to the tail of the horse and boot of the huntsman all very clear; the hallmarks to the base are struck deeply due to the magnificent gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this magnificent and large sterling silver horse figurine...