Sterling Holloware: Silver Animals

Turn-of-the-century 800 silver figural box. Made by Georg Roth in Germany. An elephant in mid-stride with raised trunk and flapping ears. A majestic beast that exudes a saggy, wrinkly vulnerability. Detachable head. Fully marked. Excellent with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 6 x L 8 1/4 x W 2 3/4 in. Weight: 17.5 troy ounces. #BU284

Majestic sterling silver swan bowl. Hollow body, scrolled neck, pointed bill, intent glass eyes, and paddling webbed feet. Realistic plumage from scaly to fluffy. A big bird centerpiece to grace your next dinner party. Marked “Buccellati / Italy / Sterling / 925 [in circle]” with post-1967 Italian mark for Ilario Pradella. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 10 x L 13 1/2 x W 7 5/8 in. Weight: 41.5 troy ounces. #BU177

Sensitive and endearing 800 silver animal figure. Made by Buccellati in Italy. A chimp with raised arm, big funny ears, and expressive face sits on amethyst crystal base with joined feet. A playful primate with tensile hands and feet, and shaggy wire fur. Marked “Buccellati Italy 800”. Excellent condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H (with base) 13 x W 8 1/2 x D 8 in. #BU120

German 800 silver horse figure, ca 1910. An elegant animal with taut, muscular body, sturdy legs, and groomed mane and tail. Alert expression with erect ears and gaping mouth. Marked on hoof. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 7 x L 9 1/4 x W 2 in. Weight: 16 troy ounces. #BT771

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 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