Pair of American sterling silver pheasants, ca 1920. The hen crouches low wings flapping and the rooster is midstride with head turned in alarm. High-drama table ornaments with finely delineated plumage and clawed scaly talons. Can be arranged to suggest external threat or internal conflict.  Marked “Sterling” with Chicago retailer’s stamp (Marshall Field & Co.). Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: Rooster: H 11 x L 13 3/4 x W 4 in. Hen: H 7 x L 16 1/2 x W 10 3/4 in. Total weight: 59.5 troy ounces. #CE596