Sterling Holloware: Silver Animals

Pair of American sterling silver and clear glass swan bowls, ca 1920. Each: Ovoid clear glass body with carved tail. Sterling silver mount with plumy wings and graceful s-scroll neck. Marked “Sterling”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 3/4 x W 2 1/4 x D 3 7/8 in. #BT309

Pair of German 800 silver figural open salts, ca 1920. Each: A swan with hinged wings and erect tail. Nice plumage and scrolled neck terminating in triangular bill. With detachable clear glass liner. Marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 1/2 x W 2 1/4 x D 4 5/8 in. Wingspan: H 6 in. Weight (silver only): 6.8 troy ounces. #BR660

Pair of 800 silver swan bowls. Made by Karl Söhnlein & Söhne in Hanau, German, ca 1930. Each: Round downy bodies with hinged wings and graceful scroll necks. Interior gilt washed. Elegant table ornaments that can filled with treats. Fully marked. Very good condition with nicely delineated plumage.

Dimensions: H 5 1/2 x W 3 3/4 x D 6 in. Wingspan: 8 3/8 in. Total weight: 19 troy ounces. #BR658

Pair of German 800 silver figural spice boxes, ca 1910. Each: Pheasant with ovoid body and clawed and scaly talons. Head detachable with pierced interior cap. Clawed and scaly talons Welcome dinner party guests, though wings hinged for flight if conversation gets too dull. Marked. Very good condition and patina.

Dimensions: H 6 1/4 x W 3 x D 12 3/4 in. Wingspan: 4 1/2 in. Total weight: 22 troy ounces. #BS987

Dutch 833 silver figural box, 1927. Sweet and small bird with firm downy body, wide erect tail, and scaly talons. Head detachable. Fully marked including date letter and export symbol. Very good condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 5 1/8 x W 2 x D 7 1/2 in. Weight: 7.3 troy ounces. #BN943

Fine pair of German 830 silver pheasants, ca 1910. A male-female couple with downy bodies, long tails, upright busts with alert heads, and scaly talons. The male has an impressive crown and neck ruff. Hallmarked. Very good condition with nice patina.

Dimensions: Male: H 6 x W 13 x D 2 1/4 in. Female: H 5 3/4 x W 13 x D 2 1/8 in. Total weight: 23 troy ounces. #BQ473