Sterling Holloware: Silver Animals

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

French 950 silver figure of elephant. A might beast in mid-stride with raised trunk, flapping ears, swinging tail, and sharp tusks. Nice details including saggy, textured skin. Marks: Minerva head and “Bry & Cie”, a Parisian maker and retailer established in the late 1930s. Very good condition with nice patina.

Dimensions: H 7 1/2 x W 8 x D 3 3/4 in. Very heavy weight: 59 troy ounces. #BH770

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

Pair of sterling silver dog-form salt and pepper shakers. Made by Dominick & Haff in New York in 1879. Each: Cast figure of stocky seated pup with stiff forelegs and curlicue tail. Flat face with exophthalmic eyes and short snout. Head pierced and detachable. Very sweet and very desirable. Fully marked including year. Great condition.

Dimensions: H 2 3/4 x W 1 1/8 x D 1 3/4 in. Total weight: 5.5 troy ounces. #BN224