Antique German Silver Table Pheasants

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 ornaments are the finest of their type you could hope to acquire.

Condition
These antique silver pheasant ornaments are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
The cast decoration is all very sharp.
The German hallmarks to the surface of each bird’s tail are all very clear.

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

Dimensions
Cock
Length from tip of beak to end of tail 46.2cm/18.2″
Width 8.3cm/3.3″
Width with wings extended 22.3cm/8.8″
Height to top of head 20.6cm/8.1″

Hen
Length from tip of beak to end of tail 48.6cm/19.1″
Width 12.4cm/4.9″
Width with wings extended 21.8cm/8.6″
Height 10.8cm/4.3″

Total Weight
38.8 troy ounces/1207g

Maker: Untraced Maker’s Marks
Date: circa 1870
Origin: Germany, Europe.