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Sterling Holloware: Silver Animals

Antique Silver Animals

Most silversmiths designed antique silver animals to look as realistic as possible. Most of the silver animals created were from after the 1880s, and any piece from before the 1900s is quite rare. There are two ways of making silver animal figurines. The first is hallow, created from silver sheet, and the second type is cast. Their value is determined by the aesthetic, crisp detail, no damage, and clear hallmarks. At Nelson & Nelson, we handpick each item in our antique shop and take pride in the quality of the antique silver animals we have for collectors to purchase. Look around our store in New York City or our website for that special antique.

Sterling Holloware: Silver Animals (11)


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Pair of Antique German Silver Flamboyant Flouncy Fowl
BZ417

Pair of German silver birds, ca 1920. A rooster and hen with downturned wings and flamboyant flouncy tails. The rooster has a shaggy crown and raised talon and looks down while the hen, who has a small trim crown and scaly wattles, looks up. Cawing beaks suggest a barnyard tiff. Marked. Very good condition Gilt wash traces.

Dimensions: Rooster: H 6 x L 6 1/2 x W 2 1/2 in. Hen: H 4 3/4 x L 6 3/4 x W 2 1/2 in. Total weight: 10.6 troy ounces. #BZ417

Sale Price: $1,050.00
Listed Price $1,500.00
Set of 6 Antique German Silver Swan Bird Salts with Glass Liners
BZ325

Set of 6 German 800 silver figural open salts, ca 1920. Each: A swan with erect neck and down-turned bill and pointy tail; body hollow. With fluted and scalloped frosted glass liner. Fully marked including maker’s stamp attributable to Martin Mayer. Numbered 2 (1), 42 (2), and 88 (3). Very good condition. One liner has bottom crack.

Dimensions: H 2 x L 2 1/4 x W 1 1/4 in. Total weight (silver only): 2.5 troy ounces. #BZ325

Sale Price: $840.00
Listed Price $1,200.00
Dutch Silver Bird Spice Box of Egret Standing on One Leg
BZ288

Dutch silver figural spice box. Imported to England in 1891 by BH Joseph & Co. An egret gracefully scrolled neck, red glass eyes, and gaping beak stands on one scaly leg, the other leg raised with clenched talons. A beautiful bird with nicely delineated plumage. Hinged at bust. Dutch assay stamp and date letter, and English sterling-standard import marks including London assay stamp. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 15 1/2 x W 6 3/4 x D 4 1/4 in. Weight: 19 troy ounces. #BZ288

Sale Price: $4,550.00
Listed Price $6,500.00
Pair of German Silver Swans with Hinged Wings by Gebrüder Neumann
BZ254

Pair of German 800 silver figural bird bowl, ca 1920. Each: Swan with ovoid body, upturned tail, and scaly-s-scroll neck terminating in in closed bill. Imbricated feathers and hinged plumy wings that can be opened to suggest flight. Hollow gilt-washed interior for holding treats. German marks including Hanau maker’s stamp (Gebrüder Neumann) and American importer’s stamp (Buchholz & Zelt). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 1/4 x L 6 3/4 x W 3 1/4 in. Wingspan: 8 1/2 in. Total weight:... Click for details

Sale Price: $2,450.00
Listed Price $3,500.00
Antique German Silver Figural Swan Bird Bowl with Glass Liner
BZ279

German silver figural bird bowl, ca 1920. A swan with s-scroll neck, closed bill, and direct expression. Webbed feet in glide mode. Fine delineation of feathers from scaly neck to downy wing plumes. Hollow gilt-washed interior; frosted glass liner with scalloped rim. Silver marked “Sterling Silver Germany”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 1/4 x L 5 1/4 x W 4 in. Weight (silver only): 6 troy ounces. #BZ279

Sale Price: $945.00
Listed Price $1,350.00
Neresheimer German Silver Brooding Raven Bird Spice Box
BZ289

German 800 silver figural bird spice box, ca 1900. A raven with hunched shoulders, tucked-down wings, and spindly legs; detachable head downturned with pensive eyes and long pointed beak. A brooding desk ornament guaranteed to ensure stately solitude. Marks include Hanau maker’s stamp (Neresheimer). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 11 x W 6 1/2 x D 3 3/4 in. Weight: 18 troy ounces. #BZ289

Sale Price: $4,550.00
Listed Price $6,500.00
German Silver Barnyard Hen Spice Box with Funny, Flouncy Tail
BZ290

German 800 silver figural bird spice box, ca 1900. A hen with neat feathers and firmly planted talons. Detachable head tilted to side with intent glass eyes and small crown. A sweet barnyard helpmate with funny, flouncy tail. A desirable table ornament from all angles. Hanau marks. Very good condition with nice patina.

Dimensions: H 8 3/4 x L 9 x W 4 1/4 in. Weight: 22.5 troy ounces. #BZ290

Sale Price: $3,150.00
Listed Price $4,500.00
Antique German Silver Figural Swan Bird Bowl
BY011

German 800 cast silver figural bird bowl, ca 1910. Swan with plumy wings and tail, and ringed s-scroll neck with graceful head terminating in long and closed bill. Hollow with gilt-washed interior for holding treats. Fully marked including maker’s stamp (Martin Mayer). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 1/4 x L 6 3/4 x W 4 1/4 in. Weight: 9 troy ounces. #BY011

Sale Price: $1,400.00
Listed Price $2,000.00
Large Antique Dutch Silver Cow Creamer
BX771

Large Dutch silver cow creamer, 1910. A sweet beast with stocky body on slender legs and delicate hoofs. Head quizzically turned to side with flexed ears, sharp horns, red cabochon glass eyes, and gaping mouth spout. Flicked back tail handle and hinged back cover. Appears to be unmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 7 1/4 x L 10 3/8 x W 3 3/8 in. Weight: 19.5 troy ounces. #BX771

Sale Price: $3,850.00
Listed Price $5,500.00
European Japonesque Silver Spice Box in Form of Articulated Fish
BS513

European silver fish-form spice box, 19th century. Hinged head and lower mouth, and faceted red eyes. Articulated and scalloped wide body, and hinged fins and tail. Loose-mounted ring. Unmarked. Very good condition with deep patina.

Overall dimensions: H 1 5/8 x L 3 1/8 x D 1 7/8 in. #BS513

Sale Price: $665.00
Listed Price $950.00
Large Antique German Silver Perched Bird Spice Box
BW899

Large turn-of-the-century German 800 silver figural spice box. A bird grips a gnarly branch with scaly talons. Sweet and downy with tucked-down wings. Head detachable. Marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 12 3/4 x L 8 1/2 x W 7 in. Weight: 27 troy ounces. #BW899

Sale Price: $3,500.00
Listed Price $5,000.00
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